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Lot 43
Late - Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 BC. A carnelian amulet of a youthful Pharaoh bust, wearing a variation of the Deshret Red Crown, uraeus cobra to the brow; suspension loop to the top. 1.45 grams, 17mm (3/4"). From an important Mayfair, London, collection; previously acquired from a Mayfair gallery before 1999. Very fine condition.
Lot 481
6th-7th century AD. A gold pendant made from a copy of an aureus of the emperor Postumus (260-269 AD); obverse with laureate bust of emperor with IMP C POSTVMVS PF AVG; to the reverse Victory in a two horse chariot, VICTORIA AVG; later ribbed suspension loop to the top. 5.63 grams, 25mm (1"). Ex C. Prothero; acquired circa 1978. Fine condition.
Lot 546
Dated 1720. A George I gold half guinea folded twice into an s-shape for use as a love token gift, first laureate bust right, on the reverse crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, 17 and 20 either side of upper crown. Spink p.401, no.3635.4.07 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in 2013 from the Reubins collection. In the 18th and 19th centuries love tokens were handmade by suitors who gave them to their sweethearts. Poorer working class young men made their tokens from copper coins. The wealthy young man could use a silver or very rarely a gold coin. It was the custom for a gentleman to either piece and/or bend a coin and give it to his beloved as a token of his love and a sign of his intention to marry her. The coin was not to be spent, but instead, to be carried always by the woman as a demonstration of her fidelity, a constant reminder to her each time she opened her purse. Fine condition.
Lot 547
1620-1621. A James I gold quarter laurel (five shillings) pierced for use as a pendant, first bust, third coinage, with laureate bust left, rose mintmark, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX legend; to the reverse a square topped shield of arms with rose mintmark after REGINA. Spink p.276, no.2642.2.23 grams, 21.80mm (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in 2011 from the Robert Green collection. In the 18th and 19th centuries love tokens were handmade by suitors who gave them to their sweethearts. Poorer working class young men made their tokens from copper coins. The wealthy young man could use a silver or very rarely a gold coin. It was the custom for a gentleman to either piece and/or bend a coin and give it to his beloved as a token of his love and a sign of his intention to marry her. The coin was not to be spent, but instead, to be carried always by the woman as a demonstration of her fidelity, a constant reminder to her each time she opened her purse. Very fine condition.
Lot 550
11th-12th century AD A gold cruciform pendant with gusset to the loop, nimbate bust and text to the discoid finial of each arm, central pelletted cross, 'IC XC' legend to the reverse. 10 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Very fine condition. Rare. Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent.
Lot 648
3rd-7th century AD. A brown jasper stamp seal with dome-shaped body engraved with a series of circles; to the underside a male bust with cap of hair and wreath, star to the back of the head. See Gyselen, R. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Acta Iranica 44, Herent, 2007, for discussion.5.98 grams, 14mm (1/2"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
Lot 670
3rd-7th century AD. A group of five stone stamp seals consisting of: two carnelian one with a scorpion, the other with a reclining ibex; an agate seal engraved with a male bust; a brown jasper seal, with circles engraved to the domed top, the underside with the forepart of a lion; and a haematite seal showing a quatrefoil with ibex heads to the end of each arm. 19 grams total, 14-17mm (1/2"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s.[5] Fine to extremely fine condition.
Lot 678
2nd millennium BC. A gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with plano-convex profile, scooped shoulders each surmounted by an integral sphere, rectangular plaque with flange rim, inset garnet cloison with intaglio profile bust. 15 grams, 27mm overall, 17.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British O ½, USA 7 ½, Europe 15.76, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; collected from 1966-2017. Fine condition, hoop cracked.
Lot 763
2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A terracotta rhyton with stylised bovine head to the spout, the upper section a female bust modelled in the round, painted hair with band of whorls to the crown, ears pierced to accept earrings, collar with roundels above exposed breasts, short tapering neck with everted rim; mounted on a custom-made stand. 987 grams, 30cm including stand (11 3/4"). Property of a London gallery; previously on the London and Paris art markets since 1997; formerly in a Swiss private collection; accompanied by a copy of French passport and thermoluminescence report number R141444-7 by Re.S.Arts, Bordeaux, France, dating the piece to 140 BC-120 AD. Fine condition, some restoration.
Lot 771
1st-4th century AD. A carved stone bust of Buddha with nimbus to the rear, with emaciated features and sunken eyes; mounted on a custom-made stand. 8.1 kg, 44cm (17 1/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. The image relates to the tradition that Prince Siddharta starved himself for many years in an attempt to free himself from the demands of his physical body, before realising that enlightenment comes through meditation for which a healthy body is necessary. Fine condition.
Lot 870
3rd century BC-1st century AD. A very large limestone bust of a male with diadem across the head, almond-shaped eyes, slit mouth, beard to the chin; long neck with square base. See Billingsley, J. A Stony Gaze: Investigating Celtic and Other Stone Heads, Taunton, 1998, for discussion.78 kg, 52cm (20 1/2"). From the private collection of the late John Moor, York, UK; acquired from the beneficiaries of the estate. Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 344
A 1920's, West African, ivory, female bust on an octagonal wooden plinth base, the female with a naked torso with two crossed straps against her chest. In good condition. Height of ivory bust 19.5 cm, Width of ivory bust: 11 cm, Height from bottom of plinth to top of bust: 22 cm. Plinth base width: 16 cm.
Lot 1
Vintage mid-late 1950's Christian Dior gold brocade cocktail dress, no. 09038. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: In good condition for age, no obvious damage. Bodice is only partially lined. labelled size 14. Measurements: Waist: 13 3/4"or 35cm Bust: 16 1/2" or 42cm Shoulders: 19 1/2" or 49cm and Length: 44" or 113cm Hips loose
Lot 13
Four vintage 1940's dresses to include: a black knee length crepe belted dress with floral decoration and grey piping around the collar and cuffs, a long navy crepe dress with sequins and beading around collar and tie around waist with matching sequin hair band, black Paul Poly mid length synthetic fabric (54% Acetate, 46% Viscose) button up shirt dress with embroidered flowers on collar and a beaded blue crepe mid length empire line dress. (4) (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Blue crepe empire line dress: small white stain to skirt, small brown stain to bust. Two small repairs to skirt to back of skirt. Two pinprick holes to front. Looks like it originally had a belt. Generally in good condition for age despite small areas of damage. Measurements: shoulders - 42cm/16.5", bust: 46cm/18", waist: 43cm/17", hips: 48cm/19", length- 112cm/44" Paul Poly dress: good condition generally for age. Small tear to skirt, small fabric run by right bust, missing one button. Measurements: shoulders - 42cm/16.5", bust: 43cm/17", waist: 36cm/14", hips: 42cm/16.5", length- 109cm/43" navy crepe floral beaded dress - slight brown staining to cuffs, loose threads around hem. Some wear around seams. Generally good condition for age. Headband velvet stained otherwise good. Measurements: shoulders - 42cm/16.5", bust: 49cm/19.25", waist: 45cm/17.75", hips: 50cm/19.75", length- 125cm/49.25" black floral dress - doscp;piratopm/staining to front of skirt. Slight discolouration at collar. underside of one sleeve repaired (only noticeable as thread different colour. Measurements: shoulders - 42cm/16.5", bust: 43cm/17", waist: 38cm/15", hips: 47cm/18.5", length- 95cm/37.5" All measurements approximate and taken with garment laid flat.
Lot 17
Two vintage 1960's dresses and a black velvet 3/4 length coat with black fur collar and red lining (probably 1970's). Dresses include a black crepe mid length pleated dress by creation Haller (made in Switzerland) and a blue square patterned handmade cocktail dress with bow detail on back hiding fastenings and a matching scarf. (3) (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: All in good condition. Measurements: coat: shoulders: 51cm/20", length 110cm/43" black dress- bust: 43cm/17", waist 44.5cm/17.5", hips 48cm/18.75", length 110cm/43" blue dress - bust - 46cm/18", waist 38cm/15", hips 52cm/ 20/5", length - 106cm/41.5" All measurements approximate and taken with garment flat. Double for actual sizes.
Lot 26
Six 1950's - 60's vintage black and white dresses to include: a white and a black vintage 50's dress with ruched neck, a white and a black 'Marilyn' style dress, a white and black belted floral printed dress and a 50's black wool dress with ruched satin detail at neckline by Mikla. (6) (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: White ruched dress and black and white print dress both have discolouration to fabric, pale but over significant area (on front of white dress and back of print dress). black ruched dress has small pale marks to back of skirt. white Marilyn dress has small brown stains to left bust. black one has very stiff zip and some staining to inside of dress. Mikla dress in good condition with no obvious damage.
Lot 3
Pierre Cardin 1960's cream patterned woollen shift dress with black front pocket and perspex buttons fastening straps at the back of the dress. Dress fastens with three loop and catches and zip at back. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Generally good condition for age, one of the fastening loops broken. Small amount of brown staining particularly around hem. Label is coming off on one side. Measurements: Length: 100cm/39", Waist 45.5cm/18", Bust 42cm/17" Hips and shoulders loose
Lot 8
1930/40's handmade vintage black velvet skirt suit with older possibly Edwardian handmade lace collar, together with a 1930's long cream crepe wedding dress with high neck, long sleeves and knot detail at waist and a long black florally embroidered dress by Chilprufe 436 with long embroidered puff sleeves and a dagger collar. (3) (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Wedding dress - Generally good condition for age. Some patches of brown staining particularly on right sleeve. Fabric creased. buttons slightly discoloured. Some puckering of stitching around neck. Measurements: shoulders: 40cm/16", bust 41cm/16.25", waist 38cm/15", hips 44cm/17.5" length 40cm/16" Embroidered dress: Generally good condition for age, some loose threads in embroidery but otherwise no obvious damage. Not lined. Measurments: shoulders: 19cm/18", bust - 38cm/15" waist - 37cm/14.5", hips - 44cm/17.5", length - 49cm/18" Suit - Lace collar is slightly discoloured in areas and hand sewn on. suit not lined, good condition, no obvious damage. Measurements: waist: 36cm/14" (both jacket and skirt), jacket - shoulders 39cm/15.5", length: 54cm/21.25" Skirt: length - 64cm/25.25", hips: 39cm/15.5" All measurements taken with garment lying flat, double these numbers for actual measurements.
Lot 282
Manner of Richard Cosway, an oval bust portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, watercolour on ivory, 6.5 x 5.5 cm See illustration Condition report Report by RBIn a much later brass strut frame, I cannot see any cracks, and the ivory appears to be slightly warped, especially to the bottom area.
Lot 367
Mark Wilfred Batten (1905-1993), A bronze portrait bust of John Hull Grundy, signed, titled and dated 1958, height, 48cm, 19in. * The bust is of the pioneering medical zoologist John Hull Grundy who himself trained in sculpture before going into medicine and was a contemporary of Batten's at Chelsea Art School. Artists' Resale Right ("droit de suite") may apply to this lot.
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