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Lot 246
THREE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALEKSANDR VERZHBILOVICH AND OTHER RUSSIAN CELLISTSTWO PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS OF VERZHBILOVICH AND ONE GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF HIM AND FELLOW CELLISTS, comprising:a) a photograph of Verzhbilovich standing with his cello, signed and dated 1901, on card mount, 14.8 x 9.6 cm (5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.)b) a bust-length portrait of Verzhbilovich with his hands crossed, indistinctly signed and inscribed, overall: 16.8 x 10.8 cm (6 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.), printed by K. Shapiro, Saint Petersburgc) a group photo of eight famous Russian Imperial musicians, with Verzhbilovsky seated with an instrument in the center, Eugene Wolff-Israel standing to his right; framed photograph on a card mount under glass, overall photo size: 32.5 x 40.5 cm (12 3/4 x 16 in.)
Lot 1464
Caracalla silver denarius, Rome Mint 214 A.D., reverse:- Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and long sceptre, eagle at feet, Sear 6832, VF, together with ditto but Sear 6846, Sarapis standing facing, head left, holding wreath and long sceptre, Rome Mint 217 A.D., very small spots of base metal adherence behind bust, VF [2]
![James I silver shilling, Second Coinage 1604-1619, reverse reads:- QVAE DEVS etc., mm. Coronet [1607-1609], Fifth Bust, crown](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/468a129f-1335-4f0c-b93c-a72300ccaf2c/33fb80eb-500a-4ec9-dafd-1caea199872b/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1499
Roman Colonial bronze of c.33mm., of Valerian, struck Seleuceia ad Calycadnum, Radiate and draped bust, right / Bust of Apollo facing Bust of Tyche, cornucopiae behind, palm between, full ticket by Dr.Vezin, scarce, hairline crack behind obverse bust, reverse busts faces slightly double-struck, dark, VF
Lot 383
DAVIDSON; a pair of black pressed glass models of recumbent greyhounds, length 15cm, a similar model of a lion, a pair of seated hounds, a seated cat, figure of Mr Punch and a bust of Queen Victoria (8). CONDITION REPORT: Chips to both of the cats ears. Moulding line to back of one greyhound, which looks like a scratch but is from manufacture (see additional images).
Lot 1327
A rare Jack Chalker ( British Born 1918 ) bronze bust study of a child being raised on a large wooden plinth. Bearing notation to the base for the Royal Bath & West Show exhibit No 67 Jack Chalker, who has died aged 96, was a British artist who drew and painted the atrocities he witnessed as a prisoner of war on the Burma-Siam Railway, also known as the “Death Railway”.Made famous by Pierre Boulle’s book (and David Lean’s film) The Bridge on the River Kwai, the railway is now a byword for war crimes. More than 12,000 Allied prisoners perished during its construction, along with at least 90,000 Asian labourers On Chalker’s release in 1945 he joined the Australian Army HQ in Bangkok as a war artist; some of his work was used in evidence at the Tokyo war trials. On his return to England he resumed his studies, graduating from the Royal College of Art in 1951.For more than a decade after his repatriation he could not sleep properly. Nor could he look at his drawings and paintings: it would take 40 years for him to take his works out of the box in which they were stored.In 1950, after teaching History of Art at Cheltenham Ladies’ College he became principal of Falmouth College of Art and, in 1957, principal of West of England College of Art, where he remained until his retirement in the mid-1980 Measures: 88cms high x 122cms wide x 9cms deep.
Lot 20f
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A superb bronze chariot fitting finely cast via the lost wax process, depicting Minerva (the Roman version of Athena), the goddess of wisdom, medicine, art, commerce, and military victory, here depicted in her warrior guise, donning a crested helmet and battle dress with a finely detailed aegis of Medusa, a goatskin shield with a fringe of snakes in relief. According to Greek mythology, when Perseus killed the gorgon Medusa, whose face turned men to stone, he gave Medusa's head to Athena who placed it on her aegis. Size: 3.875" W x 8.375" H (9.8 cm x 21.3 cm)Roman chariots were not used for warfare, but instead in special events like triumphal processions. As a result, elaborate finials like this became de rigueur, lending a unique look to each chariot, where they were mounted on posts above each wheel. Furthermore, featuring Minerva on one's chariot would have added immense symbolism associated with military victory. Regarded as the daughter of Jupiter, from whose head she purportedly was born, Minerva was initially worshipped in Rome as one of the Capitoline Triad along with Jupiter and Juno. At first she was revered as the goddess of handicrafts, poetry, and the arts in general. Over time, Minerva's stature grew within the Roman pantheon and she became the most important focus of the Quinquatrus festival, which previously had been the domain of Mars, whose amorous affections she famously refused. The five-day festival began on March 19th marking the beginning of the Roman army's campaign season. Minerva also became associated with the concept of victory, as illustrated by Pompey's dedication of a temple to her following his successful campaigns in the east. Similarly, Emperor Domitian claimed the goddess as his protectress and in the second half of the 1st century CE commissioned a temple to her in the Nerva Forum in Rome. Provenance: Ex-private Pasadena, CA collection, Ex- Los Angeles County collection acquired before 1990 Condition: Losses to one side of bust, peripheries of helmet, and helmet feathers. Abraded surface to one side of helmet. Gorgeous green and russet patina. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #120990
Lot 22
Rome, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A bronze cast balsarium depicting a finely modeled bust of a male deity or youth, possibly Antinous, with a naturalistically rendered face, his head slightly tilted to the right with intricately delineated banana curled locks adorned with a vine leaf wreath, finished with twin loops possibly for attaching a hinged lid on the back of his coiffure. Superb detail and artistry. Gorgeous green patina! Vessels of this type are thought to have been used as oil containers by athletes. Size: 1.625" W x 2.5" H (4.1 cm x 6.4 cm)Antinous was the favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian, possibly his lover, who was deified following Hadrian's death, worshipped sometimes as a god and sometimes as a hero. Unfortunately, very little is known about Antinous' biography. What is known is that he was born in Claudiopolis (modern day Bolu, Turkey) located in the Roman province of Bithynia. It is thought that he was introduced to Hadrian in the year 123, prior to being taken to Italy for a higher quality education. By 128, he had become Hadrian's favorite, at which time he was taken on a tour of the Empire as part of the emperor's personal retinue. Antinous accompanied Hadrian during the annual Eleusinian Mysteries in Athens, and was believed to be with him when he killed the Marousian lion in Libya. Sadly, in October 130, Antinous died mysteriously while part of a flotilla going along the Nile. A range of suggested causes for his death have been put forth, from accidental drowning to intentional sacrifice. After his death, Hadrian had Antinous deified and organized a cult to worship him. Provenance: Ex-private east coast, USA collection Condition: Missing lid. Otherwise excellent with lustrous green patina. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #120581
Lot 41
Byzantine Empire, reign of Anastasius I, 491 to 518 CE. AV Solidus (2.8 grams). Constantinople mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding staff. cp. MIBE 7; SB 5. Size: 0.8" W (2 cm)Anastasius was one of the most successful monarchs of the Eastern Roman Empire. His accomplishments included building the Anastasian Wall to protect Constantinople, fortifying several other strategic borders, and leaving a large budget surplus after fighting against government corruption. Provenance: Ex- Collection of James Farmer, Maryland, collected from major galleries and auction houses between 1995 and 2005 Condition: Choice VF All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #120387
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