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Lot 652
Early 20th century servants electric call box, the yellow painted frame enclosing a squared glazed front with six apertures revealing striped banners, the gilded apertures reading Front door, Lounge, dining room, Bedrooms1,2,3, further gilded text reading Goodenough & Co, Redland, Bristol, 30 x 30 cm
Lot 3c
Coptic / Roman Egypt, ca. 0 to 200 CE. This is a limestone lintel carved to show what appears to be two oryxes from the neck up and clusters of grapes. The quality of the carving is fine, particularly on the larger of the oryxes. There is evidence for some original paint or drawing on one side. The oryx, a genus consisting of four large antelope species, three of them native to arid parts of Africa, and the fourth to the Arabian Peninsula), was a temple sacrifice grown domestically for that purpose in Roman Egypt (and Pharaonic Egypt before). A lintel like this would probably have been placed above a small door. Size: 15.75" L x 3.75" W x 6.75" H (40 cm x 9.5 cm x 17.1 cm). Provenance: Ex-private L. Nathan collection, acquired from NY dealer. Condition: Fragmentary, but artwork is clear. 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. #111158
Lot 88b
Europe, Iberian Peninsula, Portugal, ca. 17th century CE. A large and impressive cast bronze door knocker, with an intricate composition depicting (from top to bottom) a pair of intertwining serpents above two winged dragons, their heads and bodies in profile, perched upon the handle. Both dragons are delineated with stippled bodies and outspread detailed wings. The serpents are equally striking with their long sinuous bodies with stylized diamond patterned skins. At the bottom, the handle is adorned with an oval shaped medallion incised with a diagonal stripe that is framed by four bifurcated projecting termini, this design perhaps representing a family or royal crest. Coca is the legendary female dragon of Portuguese mythology who according to legend fiercely battled Saint George on the Corpus Christi holiday. This conflict is layered with symbolic meaning. As the legend goes, when coca defeated Saint George, the people's crops would be poor resulting in extreme famine and death. However, when Saint George was victorious and cut off coca's head, tongue, and ears with his mighty sword, the harvest would be plentiful and in turn signify general prosperity. This said, the dragon has traditionally been revered by the Portuguese people who cheer for her during the Festa da Coca (celebration of Corpus Christi). Drago is another term for the Portuguese dragon represented in medieval mythology and illuminated manuscripts. The serpents above may refer to the Catalan version of the dragon which assumes the form of an enormous serpent. This is an incredibly rare piece of fine artistry, magical iconography, and superb condition! Just imagine the opulent door for which this knocker was originally created! Size: 17" x 10-1/2" x 5" (43.2 x 26.7 x 12.7 cm) Provenance: Ex-Sarkisian Estate, Denver CO. Condition: Intact and choice. Gorgeous deep 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. #111106
Lot 518
A GOOD VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TWO DOOR LIBRARY BOOKCASE the outset moulded cornice above a pair of rectangular arched glazed doors with adjustable shelves the base with two frieze drawers and cupboards with applied moulding between reeded pilasters scroll capitals on platform base 229cm (h) x 123cm (w) x 57cm (d)
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