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Lot 7
TWIN MAHOGANY GLAZED TOP BOOKCASES, 199.5cms H, 87cms W, 40cms D, both having double upper 13 pane astragal glazed doors, all bevel edged, interior adjustable shelves over two door bases and applied moulded plinth (formerly a larger item, no crown or cornice, return mouldings absent, one left and one right)
Lot 128
1st-2nd century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, holding a conical banded agate gemstone with incuse putto. See Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 235, and onwards for type.3.52 grams, 18.93mm overall, 12.61mm internal diameter (approximate size British -, USA -, Europe -, Japan -) (1"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Fine condition.
Lot 129
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with raised boss to the bezel with intaglio bust of Sol (Greek Helios) wearing a radiate crown. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 425, for type.13.85 grams, 27.81mm overall, 21.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (1"). From a London gentleman, formerly in a Swiss collection 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 170481/07/12/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10522-170481. Sol (also Helius or Helios) was the god of the sun in Graeco-Roman mythology. He was thought to ride a golden chariot which brought the sun across the skies each day from the east (Ethiopia) to the west (Hesperides) while at night he did the return journey in a leisurely fashion. His cult was elevated to the rank of state religion by the Emperor Aurelian, on December 25th, 274 AD. The official state cult to Sol Invictus (or Helios Megistos, 'Great Helios') competed with the new Christian religion until the reign of Constantine the Great. This is why in late antiquity many personal objects like rings, necklaces, medallions, showed the image of Sol Invictus with the radiate crown. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
Lot 138
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze ewer handle, facetted and gently curved at the top; the lower finial a facing mask of Bacchus with vine-leaves wound into the hair falling on either side of the face, diadem to the brow; the upper finial with two C-section arms extending laterally to sit upon the rim of the vessel, thumb-pad formed as a female head with hair drawn back from the face in a chignon; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Tassinari, S., La Vaisselle de Bronze, Romaine et Provinciale, au Musée des Antiquités Nationales, XXIXe supplément de Gallia, Paris, 1975, item 178, for a similar handle with mask of Silenus to the lower end.296 grams total, 16cm including stand (6 1/4"). Property of a Dutch private collector; previously in the collection of Dr Bottger, acquired in the 1960s. Fine condition.
Lot 145
1st-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed life-size bronze right foot and ankle from a statue of a god, goddess, hero, boy or an athlete; fine detailing to the foot and toes; ancient rectangular repair panel to the upper face; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Reinach, S., 'Hermaphrodite: Statuette de bronze de la collection du Mis de Luppé' in Revue archéologique Volume 32, 1898, pp.321-336; Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 218, for similar fragment; Deiss, J.J., Herculaneum: Italy's Buried Treasure, New York, 1985; Various, Small bronze sculpture from the Ancient World, Malibu, 1990; Blix, G., From Paris to Pompeii: French Romanticism and the Cultural Politics of Archaeology, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2009; Kleiner, F.S., A history of Roman art, Wadsworth, 2010; Cooley, A.E., Cooley, M.G.L., Pompeii and Herculaneum, New York, 2014.2.3 kg, 29cm including stand (11 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s; accompanied by an expertise by Dr Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10296-168464. The thin proportions of the calf could suggest that the statue was that of a boy, a young god or goddess. One of the possible candidates could be Eros, the god of love, based on the Eros de Pavlovsk showing a similar foot position. The position of the foot offered here resembles the statue of goddess Roma in the Getty Museum (inv. 84.AB.671"). Studies on the Getty statue have shown a wax sheet that was applied to the underside of the already cast parts and around the bronze nub that formed the upper part of the proper leg, sealing the opening into the figure. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition, some restoration.
Lot 16
Middle Kingdom, 2040-1750 BC or later. A bronze cosmetic mirror comprising a bifacial polished disc supported by a standing female goddess and two seated cat figures, each on a tongue-shaped base; the cats addorsed, supporting the rim of the disc on their backs; the handle formed as a goddess wearing tripartite wig and tight-fitting robe, standing barefoot on a square base with chamfered edges. A close parallel to this item is a mirror with its disc supported by two falcons, formerly in the collection of Mrs. W.G. Elias Vaes (1908 – 2002), Rotterdam, The Netherlands, sold at Christie’s London, October 2014, lot 162.403 grams, 20cm (8"). Property of a Dutch private collector; previously in a Belgian private collection, circa 1965; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10374-167816. The association of a goddess with cats suggests identification with Bastet, the mild and benevolent feline deity whose ferocious counterpart, Sekhmet, promoted aggression and combat. The goddess's flexed arms indicate the hieroglyph ka, the concept of life-force sometimes interpreted as the living soul. The polished bronze disc connects to the bright sun and the god Re. Fine condition.
Lot 165
1st-3rd century AD. A substantial matched pair of gold openwork bulb earrings, each with two loops attached to a waisted neck with scrolled and granulated handle, two bands of arcading around a median filigree herringbone collar, applied loops and pendant D-shaped plaques. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, item 2328.13.20 grams total, 40-41mm (1 1/2"). Property of an English collector; acquired from John Moor, York, UK, in the late 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 8700/07/12/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10478-168700.[2] Fine condition.
Lot 17
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A bronze ladle with narrow ovoid bowl, long slender handle with vertical reeding to the shaft, panels of transverse hatching above, curved finial formed as a duck's neck and head; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar item in Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, USA, under accession reference 90.1S12494.752 grams total, 44cm including stand (17 1/4"). From a private Belgian collection, acquired in 1956; formerly in a private European collection, formed in the 19th century; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10499-170137. Fine condition.
Lot 184
1st century BC-1st century AD. A pale green glass bowl with series of twenty tapering, raised ribs formed at regular intervals around the outer face; attractive iridescence over the interior and exterior surfaces; areas of translucence. See Harden, D., Masterpieces of Glass: The British Museum, London, 1968, item 52, for type.472 grams, 22cm (8 3/4"). Acquired by the current in 1998; formerly with Alexander Global Art Ltd. Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 192
6th-7th century AD. A gold finger ring with ellipsoid plaque, intaglio facing nimbate bust of Christ flanked by two smaller busts above a cross with curved baseline. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 487, for type.3.75 grams, 19.12mm overall, 16.56mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Fine condition.
Lot 193
6th-7th century AD. A gold finger ring with discoid bezel, incuse monogram comprising a cross with letters N, K, A, O. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 644, for type.11.79 grams, 24.15mm overall, 18.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 170118/07/12/2020. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 194
6th-7th century AD. A gold ring with round-section hoop and discoid bezel with incuse cross monogram. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 487, for type.4.19 grams, 20.53mm overall, 17.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Very fine condition.
Lot 197
6th-7th century AD. A gold ring with slender, round-section hoop, applied discoid bezel with a complex niello filled monogram, cross above. See Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 487, for type.1.47 grams, 18.18mm overall, 15.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Very fine condition.
Lot 198
7th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a broad flat-section hoop with applied beaded wire borders and scrolled tendril detailing, architectural bezel with a beaded wire arcade and granules supporting a dome of inset garnet cloisons and central cell with inset garnet disc. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 496, for type.16.36 grams, 34.07mm overall, 21.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 1/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0238/07/12/20. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
Lot 199
6th-8th century AD. A gold finger ring with parallel outer bands of punched pellets and median band of billets with ring and stroke elements to the shoulders; inverted pyramidal bezel with raised edges, pellets to the upper edge and reserved eagle with spread wings within the panel; upper face with cell and inset polished emerald. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 497, for type.5.39 grams, 32.22mm overall, 17.07mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (1 1/4"). Property of an English collector; acquired from John Moor, York, UK, in the late 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.168703/07/12/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10455-168703. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
Lot 202
6th-7th century AD. A substantial gold pendant earring comprising a tapering round-section open hoop; round-section, articulate chain of 'herringbone' wire 'weave' with spool-shaped collars at both ends; crescentic cell with twisted wire border, set with garnet; two pearl beads at both terminals; central pendant in the form of a cross, the arms set with turquoise blue glass, the centre with garnet, and a pearl bead suspended from three arms; the pearls all vary in shape and colour. Cf. Christie's, 7th December 2011, Lot 449, for an item of jewellery with comparable elements.12.64 grams, 10.5cm (2"). Property of a UK businessman; formerly with Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, 16 December 2015, lot 288 (6,000 euros); ex private collection of N.K., acquired circa 2005; formerly in a German collection, circa 1970s; accompanied by copies of the relevant Gorny & Mosch catalogue pages; an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 8786/07/12/20; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10466-168786. Very fine condition.
Lot 209
6th-8th century AD. A restrung necklace composed of graduated blue glass beads of mainly oblate form and six later gilt beads; a large gold expanding arm cross pendant with grooved arms, a raised cross-shaped cell to the centre with sky blue glass insert; modern clasp. See Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, p.310, items 512-513, for cross type; see also Wamser, L. and Zahlhaas, G., Rom und Byzanz. Archaologische Kostbarkeiten aus Bayern, München, 1999, p.196, item 273, for cross type.47.74 grams, 52cm (20 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s; formerly in a 1980s collection. Fine condition.
Lot 217
10th-12th century AD. A large bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant comprising two hinged plates and an articulated suspension loop with vertical rib; obverse with facing nimbate figure in orans pose with feathers, legend 'OA ?EOP?HOC' (St George); reverse with hatched panels and five inset glass cloisons. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 270.130 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 219
10th-11th century AD. A large bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant, comprising two narrow hinged plates and articulated suspension loop with two vertical ribs; obverse with Jesus Christ on the cross, dressed with a long robe (colobium) and two small figures of evangelists on His side, under the arms the Greek inscription '?? ?? ???' (Jesus Christos Nika = Jesus Christ is victorious), over His head the titulum (INRI), and the sun and the moon; on the tabula ansata of the titulum is reported the Greek inscription ? fur X??????; reverse with Theotokos (Mother of God) in orans pose and the four nimbate busts of the evangelists, with the Gospels in their hands, surrounded at the four arms of the cross, with the initials of their names incised: ?,?,?,?. See Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 258, for type; Cormack R., Vassilaki M., Byzantium 330-1453, London, 2008, p.226, n.197.132 grams, 10.6cm (4 1/4"). Property of an Austrian collector; previously from a private collection formed between 1965-1975. This enkolpion is a beautiful example of a 10th century prototype of pendant cross that was widespread in the 11th-12th centuries. Strangely enough, the image of Saint John and of the Virgin Mary at the sides of the crucified Jesus is substituted by the iconography of two evangelists. This aspect demonstrates the many variants of enkolpia existing throughout the Roman empire in this period of the new Byzantine art, due to the new political and artistic vigour of the Macedonian dynasty. Very fine condition.
Lot 221
2nd millennium BC. A large black jasper cylinder seal with frieze depicting a hero grasping the horns of two addorsed rearing human-headed bulls, each with a lion attacking from behind, sacred tree forming a terminal; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 35.6 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number Y-169; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.
Lot 222
4th-3rd millennium BC. A jasper cylinder seal with frieze of women with staffs; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Black Stone 19 x 18 mm. The design is a frieze of four walking women with plaits and wearing longish robes each holding up a standard with pear-shaped top. This is a Jemdet Nasr seal, from Mesopotamia or south-west Iran, c. 3000 B.C. It is a less common design and is in unusually good condition.' 13.7 grams, 19mm (3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number W-613; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Very fine condition.
Lot 223
2nd millennium BC. A white jasper cylinder seal with frieze of figures and cuneiform inscription; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of White Marble 23 x 15 mm. A presentation scene is shown. On the right is a seated deity in hat and long robe, on padded stool, raising one hand. Facing him stands a worshipper with bare head and wearing long robe, raising one hand. On the left is a Lamma goddess raising both hands. There is a crescent in the sky and three fillers: 'vessel', 'ball-staff' and monkey. A three-line cuneiform inscription apparently named the ancient owner, but that has been largely scraped off, no doubt by a second owner in the ancient world. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c.1900-1600 B.C. It is in an unusual stone for the period, but is worn apart from the erased inscription.' 10 grams, 23mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number W-430; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Fine condition.
Lot 226
13th-9th century BC. A substantial serpentine cylinder seal with frieze of two combat scenes, each a hero stabbing a rearing lion beneath a star and crescent moon, with two columns of cuneiform text between; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 16.6 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 1903; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 227
23rd-22nd century BC. A substantial limestone cylinder seal with heroes and bulls; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Grey Stone 32 x 21 mm. The design shows a contest scene of two matching pairs: hero in short kilt grappling with a rearing buffalo. To the left is a rearing lion holding up a 'gate-post' standard. This is an Akkadian seal, c. 2300-2200 B.C., with a classic design, reflecting the military might of the ruling dynasty: the heroes fight big animals with their bare hands. The seal is medium size and in fine condition. The 'gate-post' was the symbol of the goddess In?nna.' 25.1 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number W-633; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Very fine condition.
Lot 228
23rd-22nd century BC. A substantial jasper cylinder seal with combat scenes; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of Black and Green Stone 34 x 22 mm. A contest scene of two symmetrically arranged pairs is shown. A rearing lion is biting the neck of a rearing bull with human face, which is unrinating [sic] in fright. A band of three lines connects the bulls and a tree with bushy top serves as a terminal. This is an Akkadian seal from Mesopotamia or south-west Iran, c. 2300-2200 B.C. It is large and in very good condition.' 27.9 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number W-441; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Very fine condition.
Lot 229
27th-26th century BC. A substantial serpentine cylinder seal with contest scene; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of Black Stone 31 x 28 mm. The design is a contest frieze of nine creature, [sic] all standing on their hind legs. Two heroes, the one nude save for triple-stranded belt, the other with bird's wings at the waist, are both succouring a horned animal on each side and the remaining space is filled with two crossed lions and a hero with strange frontal face and spiky hair. A tall pole and another item are fillers. This is a seal in the Early Dynastic II style, from North Mesopotamia or eastern Syria, c. 2700-2600 B.C. It has a very full design and though the seal is a little worn, the design remains clear.' 42 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number W-608; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Fine condition.
Lot 246
4th-6th century AD. A green glass bowl with flared foot, rounded rim and sidewall bands of facetting. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Sasanian and Post-Sasanian Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, New York, 2005, item 57, for type.587 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000; formerly in a private UK collection, formed in the 1980s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10338-168473. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition; repaired.
Lot 247
6th-7th century AD. A substantial cut glass bowl with ring of seven large disc studs below the rim and seven smaller beneath, disc base. Cf. similar item in the Corning Museum of Glass, New York, accession number 61.1.11.779 grams, 14.2cm (5 1/2"). From an important London collection; previously in a private UK collection, formed 1983; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163492-10078. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 271
3rd millennium BC. A substantial bronze torch or vessel bearer, the tripod base with animal feet; stem formed as a central standing nude female figure with arms stretched upwards, holding a deep bowl balanced on her head. See Simpson, S.T., Queen of Sheba: Treasures From Ancient Yemen, The British Museum Press, London, 2002, item 297, for a stand with bowl; see Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Metropolitan Museum Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.334-335, for objects of a similar form; see Mahboubian, H., Art and Civilization of Ancient Iran, Mahboubian Gallery, Wiltshire, 2004, pp.17-18, for similar objects; see Amiet, P., Art of the Ancient Near East, New York, 1977; Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988; Aruz, J., Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003.576 grams total, 19cm including stand (7 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; from a private collection since 1989; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10519-172048. This figure likely functioned as temple attendant, holding aloft a bowl of incense, a lamp or other form of offering. Fine condition.
Lot 323
2nd-3rd century AD. Of imposing size and presence while retaining Buddha's serenity, this carved larger than life-size schist head shows Gandharan sculpture's Graeco-Roman legacy; the naturalistic carving of the facial features from ridged eyebrows to rounded chin; the locks of hair flow in sinuous symmetrical waves from the widow's peak to the dome of his ushnisha; the ears are shown long with looped earrings drawing the lobes down towards the neck; the urna sits in low relief above the nasal ridge; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 70. Exhibited at ‘The Buddha Image: Out of Uddiyana’, Tibet House, 22 West 15th Street, New York, 16 September-20 October 2010, extended to 16 November and again to 7 January 2011; accompanied by a copy of the main Tibet House exhibition press release which shows an image of several of the most important items in the exhibition, including this piece which is first on the left. 32.3 kg, 60cm including stand (23 1/2"). Acquired for the ‘Buckingham Collection’ by the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert; the collection formed from the early 1960s to early 1970s; displayed at the major exhibition ‘The Buddha Image: Out of Uddiyana’, Tibet House, 22 West 15th Street, New York, 16 September-20 October 2010, extended to 16 November and again to 7 January 2011; where the collection of one hundred pieces was publicly valued at US$ 15M; this piece was scheduled to be included in an exhibition entitled ‘On the Silk Route; Birth of The Buddha’, to be held in London from November 2012, but sadly his death prevented this; accompanied by copies of several press releases and articles for the exhibition, including Artnet News, This Week in New York, Huffpost and Buddhist Art News. Accompanied by geologic report No. TL005265 by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10458-170299. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'No definite source localities have been identified for the stones used by the Gandharan sculptors, but the predominant rock was an alumina-rich chloritoid-paragonite-muscovite-quartz schist, probably from Swat.' [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition, chipped.
Lot 327
2nd-4th century AD. A carved schist frieze fragment with nimbate Buddha standing with right hand raised flanked by attendants and kneeling worshippers, devas and other figures above; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 42, for type.17 kg total, 46.5cm with stand (18 1/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; ex private London collection, acquired 1980-1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 340
12th-13th century AD. A squat bronze bowl with low-relief decoration to the inner and outer faces; the interior with central reserved knotwork panel on a hatched field surround by circles of ring-and-dot punchmarks and radiating flames, outer band of reserved calligraphic Kufic text on a hatched field with circular panels containing animals and facing figures; the exterior with running reserved calligraphic band to the sidewall, underside with disc panels containing zodiacal symbols on a dense hatched field. Cf. von Gladiss, A., Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 50, for type.759 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. Fine condition.
Lot 360
6th-5th century BC. A bronze two-edged dagger comprising a triangular blade with midrib extending to the rounded tip, flat-section grip with dentilled detailing to edges flanking high-relief chevron ornament extending to an arched lower guard with lobe finials; the pommel formed as an integral figure of a zebu modelled in the round; accompanied by a custom-made stand. Cf. Bonora, G.L. & Marzatico, F., Ori dei Cavalieri delle Steppe, Milan, 2007, p.125, item 10, for type.389 grams total, 37.3cm including stand (14 3/4"). Previously the property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market, 1970-1980; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10336-168739. Very fine condition.
Lot 384
1st millennium BC. A bronze short sword comprising a broad triangular two-edged blade with median panel developing to a midrib above the point, lower guard with barbed shoulders and three projections to each face, columnar grip with blocks of raised pointillé detailing, conical pommel with four projecting spurs, acute point, ring-and-dot motif to both faces. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, item 48 (where the bronze hilt is fitted to an iron blade).834 grams, 69.5cm (27 1/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. Fine condition, hilt repaired.
Lot 392
6th century AD. A spatha longsword and scabbard fitting; the iron blade lentoid in section with parallel edges and tapering tip, formed by the forge-welding process, with narrow shoulders and long flat-section tang pierced at the upper end; the gilt-bronze guard scaphoid in plan with shallow socket to the underside, applied gold cells containing almandine garnet cloisons cut in a stepped pattern; sheet-silver ribbed grip with collar to the lower end; modern leather-covered scabbard with ancient fittings including two animal-head mounts securing the ends of the strap-slider with garnet cabochon eyes, and sheet-silver lateral bars and chape with ribbed panel and hooked beak to the upper end, fitted to a reproduction leather scabbard. See Menghin, W., Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983, for discussion and typology; Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.15.3, for garnets on the lower guard, I.38.1 and III.13.3.1, for blade and tang configuration, I.38.2 and VI.12.1.1, for scabbard fittings; Miche, M., Die Goldgriffspathas der frühen Merowingerzeit, in Deutscher, L. et al., Das Schwert - Symbol und Waffe, Rahden, 2014.1.1 kg, 1.09m (43"). Formerly in the private collection of Mr M. B., Mainz, Germany, since the 1980s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10362-168780. The blade of the sword was made by the forge-welding process whereby different grades of iron are welded together in stripe, then a steel outer sleeve is attached to form the cutting edges. It seems likely then that the piece represents a marriage of ancient parts. Fine condition; blade edges notched.
Lot 394
5th century AD. A bronze lower guard from a longsword, scaphoid in plan with remains of gilding to the surface; shallow ellipsoid recess to the upper face with inner ledge and broader recess to the lower face; series of nineteen rectangular garnet cloisons to the display side of the guard, the outer and middle one carved with a barley-twist design. Cf. Menghin, W., Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983, items 2 (1d) (Pouan, France), 56 (Planig, Germany); The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.34.5 (Taman, Russia); Miche, M., Die Goldgriffspathas der Frühen Merowingerzeit, in Deutscher, L. et al., Das Schwert - Symbol und Waffe, Rahden, 2014, table 1 1 (Tournai), 9 (Flonheim), Table 2 1 (Arcy-Saint-Restitue), 5 (La Rue Saint Pierre), 9 (Berlin).41.9 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). Formerly in the private collection of Mr M. B., Mainz, Germany, since the 1989; previously the property of his grandfather since the 1960s-1970s; accompanied by an expertise by Dr. Noel Adams; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10367-168757. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
Lot 425
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure formed as a rider with legs spread as though seated on horseback, right arm raised, crested helmet and baldric to the right shoulder, impressed facial details. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 320, for type.37 grams, 50mm (2"). From the private collection of a retired Suffolk, gentleman; found Suffolk, UK. Fine condition.
Lot 433
5th-6th century AD. A gold finger ring with round-section hoop with central circular bezel flanked by five smaller round cells and a tear-shaped cell, each set with garnets. Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.34.7, for a comparable example.5.89 grams, 21.39mm overall, 17.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4"). Property of an English collector; acquired from John Moor, York, UK, in the late 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.168702/07/12/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10464-168702. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
Lot 434
6th century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, square bezel with carinated profile, cell with inset garnet cloison. See Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 354, for type.5.21 grams, 22.83mm overall, 19.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). The property of an UK collector; acquired in the early 1990s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 438
9th-10th century AD. A bronze brooch and pendant assemblage comprising: two elliptical bronze tortoise brooches, each domed with raised ornament of four Borre-style faces with pellet eyes to the centre of a panel of body parts and hatching with two more faces to the narrow ends, wide flange, catchplate, pin hinge and pendant attachment bar to the reverse; two openwork triangular-shaped pendants each with an apex loop and five lower attachment loops, each pendant joined by three double-link chains; to one side two additional chains of double-links join a bronze equal-arm brooch with two trapezoidal arms, each with raised Borre-Style geometric ornament, masks to the ends and central domed panel, hinged pin to the reverse, pierced lug to accept the chain, and a bronze fire steel with two large perched ravens facing each other on the handle, remains of the iron striker below; to the other side two additional chains of double-links join an iron key and a pair of iron sheers. See MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4, for oval brooches; cf. Ewing, T., Viking Clothing, Stroud, 2007.527 grams total, 8.6-42cm (3 1/4 - 16 1/2"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10511-170962. Scandinavian women's display jewellery in the Viking age comprised both utilitarian and symbolic items. The brooches were worn high on the chest, supporting an apron-type overdress (hangerok) with the beads and chains strung between them and various small items attached. The pendants probably symbolised the authority of the female in the domestic sphere (key, coin, spindle whorl), and in husbandry (model animal, crotal bells, model knife"). [3] Very fine condition; professionally cleaned and conserved.
Lot 440
6th century AD. A matched trio of bronze disc appliqués, each a plaque with trilinear border surrounding a pattern of La Tène whirls and tendrils reserved against a red enamel field. Cf. Farley, J. & Hunter, F., Celts Art and Identity, London, 2015, item 162.52 grams total, 41-42mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4"). Found Leicestershire, UK, 2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10440-168912. Fine condition.
Lot 443
8th century AD. A bronze strap fitting with enamelled detailing; the plate comprising a rectangular upper panel with reserved rectilinear blocks on a red enamelled field, two crescent panels with a median curved bar and similar below with central pellet (ravens?), all flanking an ellipsoid void; lower panel with hole at the upper edge and notched lower edge; single pierced attachment lug to the reverse of the upper panel and two to the lower panel. Cf. O'Kelly, M.J., The Belt-Shrine from Moylough, Sligo, in The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, vol. 95, no.1/2, Dublin, 1965.6.46 grams, 25mm (1"). From an important private Dutch collection since the 1990s; formerly in the collection of Nicholas Wright, Kilburn, London. The item has the appearance of a one-piece strap or belt-buckle. The hole in the lower panel would allow a narrow tongue to be inserted and looped around the bar to form a free-moving tongue. However, the provision of attachment lugs on the rear of the upper and lower panels indicates that the whole piece was intended to be attached to a single strap, or possibly that two separate straps were joined using the piece as a connector. The strap(s) would have been narrow, since the aperture is only 11.5mm wide and the attachment lugs on the reverse are 10.8mm apart on the outer edges. The style of decoration is similar to that seen on Irish belt-shrines, such as the example from Moylough (County Sligo), and it may be that the piece once formed part of such a revered object. Very fine condition.
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