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Click here to subscribeA set of 6 cocktail glasses, each with a different iconic Baccarat pattern: the Beluga, Etna, Vega, Biba, Stella and the Rosa. Perfect for any occasion. Baccarat marked. This item has its original box: 14.25"L x 13.75"W x 5"H. Artist: Savinel and RozeIssued: 2016Dimensions: 5.5"H x 3.5" dia. Manufacturer: BaccaratCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Original 1914 violin and bow held in a deep green velvet lined case. Established in Chicago, Danish luthier Marinus Petersen made the top of the violin with spruce and the back with two maple pieces. The bow's slide includes a mother of pearl tip. Tag inside violin: Marinus Petersen Chicago 1914. Inscribed on case bow clip holder: Brevete L.H.F. S.G.D.G. This item includes the original sale receipt and a 1968 appraisal letter. Violin dimensions: 8.50"L x 4"W x 23"H. Bow dimensions: 1"L x 1"W x 30"H. Case size: 10.50"L x 5"W x 32"H. Artist: Marinus Petersen (Danish/American 19th-20th century)Issued: 1914Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: Denmark-United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Both violin and bow need restringing. Leather holder strap missing from case.
Outstanding original silkscreen on paper entitled Crying Monkey by German autodidact photographer Werner Pawlok who portraits a baby gorilla on a shimmery gold background. Silkscreen from the Portfolio Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow. Signature on lower right: Werner Pawlok. Edition number in graphite on lower left: P.P. (Printer's Proof.) Stamp embossing on lower left: Edition Domberger, Columbus. This item has its original paper folder: Edition Domberger. Artists United for Nature e.V. Artist: Werner Pawlok (German b. 1953)Issued: 1992Dimensions: 23"L x 30"HEdition Number: Printer ProofCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.
Pop-Surrealist original silkscreen on paper entitled Eyes Like a Butterfly by American film director, animator and painter Suzan Pitt. She depicts a phantasmagorical close-up of a neon green and pink butterfly and its reflection in an immense human eye. Silkscreen from the Portfolio Columbus: In Search of a New Tomorrow. Signature in graphite on lower right: Susan Pitt. Edition number in graphite on lower left: P.P. (Printer's Proof.) Stamp embossing on lower left: Edition Domberger, Columbus. This item has its original double cover: Edition Domberger. Artists United for Nature e.V. Artist: Suzan Pitt Kraning (American 1943-2019)Issued: 1992Dimensions: 30"L x 23"HEdition Number: Printer ProofCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Egon Schiele's Erotica is a gorgeous limited edition portfolio with 20 loose color lithographs printed on Rives paper. Housed in a vibrant orange hard cover box. Edition number in graphite on lower left side of each lithograph: 919/1200. Texts by Jane Kallir. Publisher: Editions Anthese, Paris 2007. ISBN 13: 9782912257321. This item has its original box. Artist: Egon Schiele (Austrian 1890-1918)Issued: 2007Dimensions: 13"L x 20.50"H x 3.25"WEdition Number: 919 of 1200Country of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
George Slous (1777-1839) Portrait of an army officer, half-length, in uniform miniature on ivory, oval 8 x 6cm, in a red leather caseIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Condition Report On very close inspection some fine superficial scratches are visible, but to the the naked eye the portrait presents well. The ivory is slightly 'dished' at the edges but appears to be in otherwise good overall condition. The hinge of the case is broken and the glass is detached.
Nathaniel Hone RA (Irish, 1718-1784) Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a blue and gold-embroidered coatsigned with monogram and dated '1749', miniature on ivory, oval4 x 3.5cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportAppears to be in good overall condition. There is a small abrasion to the background at the centre of the top edge and to the left of the sitter's chin but these imperfections are not overly distracting. The portrait itself is fine and clear and presents well.
Attributed to Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-1839) Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a white dress and a wide-brimmed hat with green ribbonsminiature on ivory, oval,6.2 x 5.1cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportSmall spots and speckles of surface dirt trapped behind the glazing. There are some small bugs at the bottom of the miniature. The ivory is a little dished at the edges. On very close inspection it is possible to see some light scuffs and marks to the background but overall the miniature presents well with no obvious restoration apparent to the naked eye. A little rubbing to the frame.
English School, late 18th century Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white dressminiature on ivory, oval, with plaited hair to the reverse7.4 x 5.5cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportPlease contact the department.
A collection of Lise B Moorcroft item to include lustered Seashells Vase, signed to base, tiny chip to top edge - 20cm tall , lustered handthrown Blue flowers Vase, glaze fault, signed to base, 14cm tall ,experimental lustered Blue flowers Vase ,signed to base, 15cm tall & experimental lustered Pansy Vase, crack in top, signed to base, 25cm tall (4)
LOUIS VUITTON X ALAIA Tasche "ALMA M99032", Koll.: 2006. LIMITED EDITION. RARITÄT.SAMMLERSTÜCK. Monogram Canvas Serie mit goldfarbener Hardware, Rindsleder-Details, Ponyfell mit Leo-Design-Dekor und Doppelreißverschluss. Innenraum aus Textil mit beidseitigen Fächern, eines mit Reißverschluss. Kosmetiktasche, Puder-, Lippenstift-, Kamm- und kleines Etui anbei. Starker Abrieb am Henkel und Lagergeruch vorhanden. 29 x 22 x 14 cm.| LOUIS VUITTON X ALAIA bag "ALMA M99032", coll.: 2006. LIMITED EDITION. RARITY.COLLECTOR'S ITEM. Monogram canvas series with gold-coloured hardware, cowhide details, pony skin with leo design decor and double zip. Textile interior with compartments on both sides, one with zip. Cosmetic bag, powder, lipstick, comb and small pouch included. Heavy wear to the handle and storage odour present. 29 x 22 x 14 cm.
Ca. 1200 - 1000 BC An incredibly rare complete Urartian belt. This example is made from hammered bronze and decorated in low relief with five horizontal bands of repeated dots. Each band has a raised border. Around the edges on two sides are a series of tiny perforations. A small ring at one end shows how the belt was clasped around the waist. Bronze belts bearing repeated motifs of gods, hunting scenes, animals, and geometric and floral patterns are one of the most enduring remains of the Urartian Kingdom, which stretched from the Euphrates in the west to Iran in the East. For similar see: Christie's London Antiquities (1 October 2014), Lot 146. Size: L:300mm / W:320mm; 1kg (with frame) Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 300 - 700 An Egyptian-Coptic pair of leather sandals with a tang emerging between the big and second toes and two straps decorated with geometric openwork. Leather footwear was traditional in Egypt, and hide soles, such as those seen here, are frequently seen on children’s and smaller-sized adult sandals. Size: 240mm x 120mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Pierre Berge. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Middle East to Northern Mesopotamia, Ca. 3300-3000 BC A Tell Brak type carved alabaster double-headed eye idol, with a tapered slab body, short neck with two heads, and large eyes with arched brows. Examples with two heads are rare in comparison to their one-headed counterparts. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 51.59.8. Size: L:60mm / W:55mm ; 105g Provenance: Property of a Central London Gallery, acquired on the US art market ex. NYC collection. Ex. Royal-Athena Galleries, NYC, item # KLQ01. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 6000 - 4000 BC A unique Neolithic axe head of pyriform shape, smoothly hand-carved from a dark grey stone. The ancient implement presents a thick midsection that tapers to a sharp, inward-curving blade edge on one side and a pointed, slender butt on the other. Stone tools like this example could be used as handheld implements for various ritualistic or utilitarian tasks such as scraping, cutting, and digging, or they could be attached to handles for greater leverage. Size: 250mm x 45mm; Weight: 755g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300 An Islamic Khorasan copper alloy ewer in the shape of a bird, probably an eagle, with a rudimentary rendition of the feathers and stylised body with a spread tail. The head is raised and surmounted by a high moulded geometric decoration. Despite theological objections, animals constituted a major part of Islamic art iconography. Metal animal-shaped vessels, such as the one displayed here, which was used to pour water for hand-washing, are exemplary specimens of this trend. For similar see: The Khalili Collection, MTW 846. Size: 400mm x 370mm; Weight: 2.03kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A bronze olpe rising from a ring foot. The vessel features a globular lower body tapering to a gracefully-shaped neck and ending with a flared rim. A small looped handle connects the shoulder with the neck. A beautiful patina enhances the entire surface. Size: L:90mm / W:70mm ; 160g Provenance: Property of an European collector; bought from a UK gentleman collection, formed in the 1960s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1279 - 1212 BCAn Egyptian fragment of an obelisk in black hard stone. It is a four-sided, narrow tapering monument carved from a single piece of stone. It is incised with the beginning of the royal titles of Ramses II (Horus name): “Horus the strong bull, beloved of Maat”.Size: 170mm x 390mm; Weight: 28.7kgProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s; Ex. Sotheby's, Sale 8373, 05 December 2007, lot 24. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman mould-blown pale yellow glass amphoriskos, exhibiting a globular form with a slightly concave base. The vessel has two thin handles connecting the body to the narrow neck immediately under the flat, everted stepped rim. The vase is completed by a bronze chain connected to the metal lid. This item would have served as a container, utilised for storing cosmetics, jewellery, or, perhaps most likely, an athletic ablution set. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 81.10.230; Christie's, Live Auction 5488, Antiquities, lot. 135. Size: 95mm x 70mm; Weight: 95g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams, Sale 16853, 28 Oct. 2009, Lot 298. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC A Late Period Egyptian gold medallion with concentric circles set in a square bezel. This is connected to a round hoop adorned with Hellenistic glass beads and solid gold beads. Restrung. Size: 65mm x 20mm; Weight: 37g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously in a collection of a North London gentleman; formerly in a collection of Mrs B. Ellison, a deceased former member of the Egyptian Exploration Fund, bought from the 1940s, Cairo and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 202 BC - AD 220 A Chinese terracotta dancer. She is depicted with her arms in a dancing motion, possibly waving her sleeves. She wears a long robe with layered collars. Her hair is tied into the signature "fallen off the horse" knot of the period. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. Size: 540mm x 240mm; Weight: 6.31kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot.
Ca. AD 500 - 700 A Byzantine gold finger ring with a circular hoop connected to a large round bezel. The bezel is engraved with a spread-winged eagle surmounted with a Christian cross. The cross terminates at letters that likely represent a Christian initialism or monogram. For similar see: J. Spier Byzantium and the West: Jewelry in the First Millenium (2012), n. 17. Size: 160mm x 85mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Belgian art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Magna Graecia, Archaic Period, Ca. 520 BC A fine black figure cup with a flared rim, opposing loop handles and a bulbous tapered body. The vessel is decorated on both sides with a standing helmeted hoplite, holding a shield and throwing a spear. The figure is flanked by two large black eye motifs highlighted with white and red pigment. Size: 145mm x 90mm ; Weight: 100g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in the collection of John R. Orr, Toledo, Ohio. Passed by inheritance in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 500 - 700 A Byzantine 21.5 ct gold cross pendant with a deep green emerald cabochon secured by a gold frame. The cross is composed of four cylindrical arms on the vertical and horizontal planes crossed by four diagonal arms. The diagonal crosses are adorned with two spirals at the top of each and a surface inside the decoration. There is a round hoop at the top. For similar see: Christie's Antiquities (01.01.1970), Lot 303. Size: 50mm x 40mm; Weight: 26g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Swiss art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman mosaic blue glass bowl, made through an intense and difficult process. The deep blue base has been set with pre-formed composite white and yellow mosaic glass. Following this stage, the interior of the bowl and the rim rotary would have been polished, and the exterior fire-polished, creating a smoother surface. An item such as this would have been prohibitively expense for all but the wealthiest of the Roman elite. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 91.1.1400. Size: 17mm x 45mm; Weight: 10g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Safani Gallery Inc. 2009. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 900 - 700 BC A rare bronze axe featuring a beautifully formed crescentic blade, a central hole for the insertion of a wooden handle, and three hatched ribs with a rope-like form that helps to strengthen the hammerhead on the reverse. The Koban were a tribal culture in the Central Caucasus during the transitional period from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, who produced high levels of applied art. Size: L:190mm / W:67mm ; 485g Provenance: Property of a European collector, professional Art dealer; formerly in private collection of Mr. C. Brownell, London, 2000s-2010s; previously in private collection of Mr. S. Bauwens, Brussels, 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 600 - 200 BC A Scythian iron acinaces dagger featuring a short, double-edged blade adorned with two ridges that run symmetrically down the centre. The blade is attached to an elegant V-shaped guard and a long handle which extends to a polygonal pommel. The sword has an openwork bronze chape depicting two mythological animals most likely dragons, these are typical of this culture. The metal has developed a beautiful brown-orange patina. This is an example of the typical Eurasian nomadic weapon used until the 2nd century BC. This example is from Siberia, where the people were known as Scythians or Scytho-Siberians. Size: 95-575mm x 55-56mm; Weight: 485g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market prior 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 600 - 400 BC A translucent light blue glass unguentarium, with opaque yellow handles and rim-disk. The vessel is decorated with trails in opaque yellow and pale blue. The elongated pyriform body widens downward to close in a hemispherical shape at the bottom. Two small loop handles are applied to the edge of the shoulder and top of the body with an everted upward angle. For similar see: I fenici, Bompiani, 1989, Cat. 426 (shape). Size: 100mm x 40mm; Weight: 45g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 300 - 100 BC A beautiful Hellenistic gold necklace. It is formed of four gold braided wires in a “rope” pattern, twisted in a helical manner. There are two intricate terminals at the end of these wires, decorated with spiral motifs and golden details. The two arms of the necklace are connected with an original gold clasp. Size: 525mm x 10mm; Weight: 84g Provenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 3000 - 2200 BC A large Indus Valley painted jar with a vertical rim, bulbous body, and a flat base. The exterior of the jar is painted with scenes depicting a ritual procession of zebu bulls with characteristic humps and curving horns. They are surrounded by a geometric background comprising of repeating suns and swastikas. The Indus Valley Civilisation was a significant Bronze Age culture that emerged around 3300 BC and persisted until about 1300 BC. The bull, with its hallmark hump and robust horns, is a recurring theme in Indus Valley artefacts. For similar see: Christie's Asian Ceramics and Works of Art (Live Auction 2584), Lot. 601. Size: 300mm x 280mm; Weight: 3.18kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, 26th Dynasty, Ca. 664 - 525 BC A large and finely carved Egyptian wooden sarcophagus lid with painted stucco overlay depicting a gilded mask. The face is dominated by large, wide-open eyes and framed by a black and gold striped wig that leaves the ears free. Gold was chosen for the face of this mask because it was believed to be the colour of the flesh of the gods. By using it for the deceased's skin, the ancient artist indicated that he had entered the realm of the gods. Beads are painted on his chest to replicate the appearance of many necklaces. For similar see: Pelizaeus Museum Heidelberg, Inventory Number 5984. Size: 620mm x 390mm; Weight: 10.2kg Provenance: Private London collection, ex. US private collection. Ex. Andreasson family collection, purchased in Sweden, late 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. AD 1100 - 1300 An amazing Khorasan copper alloy ewer, made of hammered copper alloy with beasts in relief on the spout, neck, and handle. The ribbed cylindrical body has a flat shoulder. The edge of this shoulder has a band of Kufic incised inscription motifs above and on the bottom of the columns of calligraphic inscriptions and panels of geometric motifs, terminating before the foot. There are raised medallions on the central part of the body, each depicting a zodiac sign. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 08.138.1. Size: 400mm x 190mm; Weight: 1.54kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Late Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1850 - 1640 BC A gold ring with a round-section hoop, embellished with coiled gold wire on its finials. The ring is centred by a longitudinally pierced scarab, with features such as the clypeus and prothorax marked by single lines. On the reverse are the signs "nefer" and "re" enclosed in a scroll border. For similar see: The Israel Museum, acc. no. 76.31.3873. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 15.7g Provenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1000 - 1200 A Seljuk silver bowl decorated with niello. A vessel of deep, rounded form with slightly everted double ridged rim. The exterior is decorated with a band of inscription with foliate interlace and stars embellished within vegetal motifs alternating with standards. For similar see: Christie's Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds (Live Auction 7959), Lot. 75. Size: 130mm x 240mm; Weight: 1.2kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1720 - 1630 BC A pair of Egyptian gold, hollow hemispheric cylinder seal finials. There is a central hole to set up for the rope or chain. The cartouche is inscribed with the king Seneferkara (XIV Dynasty BC). This sovereign is known only through the so-called Royal Canon of Turin, a papyrus with a list of the Pharaohs dating to the XIXth Dynasty. In this papyrus, due to a gap, the king's name lacks the hieroglyph “kA”, which is instead present in this piece. Egyptian cylinder seals were small, cylindrical objects intricately carved and primarily used during the Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom periods. Size: 25-28mm x 25-28mm; Weight: 4g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Bonhams. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 200 - 50 BC A Hellenistic mould-blown pale yellow glass pyxis with a cylindrical form. The vessel has a slightly concave base and a lid of a large flat rim surmounted by a hemispherical top decorated with a circular dot in the centre. The opening of the pyxis is complemented by a sloped rim. A pyxis served as a container typically utilised for storing cosmetics, jewellery, or other valuable items. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 59.11.7a, b; The British Museum; Registration number: 1896,0630.3. Size: 90mm x 45mm; Weight: 190g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. David Giles. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. Late 16th century AD or earlier A colossal two-handed sword with a straight, double-edged blade and a wide, shallow fuller. There are several marks and inlaid depictions on the blade. Two armourer marks are punched into each side of the blade, seemingly depicting a Latin cross atop the reverse edge of a sickle. The letters INRI are also engraved into both sides of the blade, the initialism which represents the Latin term “Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum”, which in English means "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews". An inlaid figure on the blade is likely meant to depict a wolf, possibly representing the wolf of the ancient iron-working town of Passau in Eastern Bavaria. The crossguard is thick and square and the pommel is large and pear-shaped; both may be later additions. The handle is made of wood and retains some copper wire wrapping. For similar see: The Royal Armouries, Object number IX.1024.; The Royal Armouries, Object number IX.1025.; The Rijksmuseum, Object Number NG-NM-522. Size: L:2075mm / W:455mm ; 6.35kg Provenance: Property of a Surrey gentleman; acquired from a Sussex collector; formerly from an old country house in East Sussex. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 400 - 600 A Roman gold ring composed of a simple and elegant gold hoop widening to the shoulders. Pinned to the bezel cell, is a blue sapphire cabochon. For similar see: EL Legado the Hefesto: n. 499. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 8g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 960 - 1279 A rare Jun ware incense burner. The compressed round body is supported on three cabriole legs, covered in signature Jun light-blue glaze that thins at the galleried mouth rim. The tips of the legs remain unglazed. For similar see: Christie's Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art (5 November 2019), lot 12. Size: 60mm x 65mm; Weight: 110g Provenance: From a Northern American Private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100 An extensive collection of eighteen Viking-era silver artefacts, including bracelets, rings, pendants, beads, and ingots, that may be considered an archaeological treasure. These items likely belonged to a family, hidden before a war and never recovered. Size: 20-50mm x 18-50mm; Weight: 140g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 379 - 360 BC A rare element of a foundation plaque for the 30th Dynasty pharaoh Nectanebo I (Kheperkare). On one side there is the name: Son of Re - Nektanebef. On the other side, there is the name Kheperkare with the epithete: the Good God, Lord of the Two Lands. For similar see: Petrie, Scarabs and Cylinders, Plates 46-47. Size: 40mm x 18mm; Weight: 16g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. E. Strobel private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1450 - 1550 A remarkable bronze lantern, with openwork decoration of scrolling vines and phytomorphic motifs, which is an unusual example of Timurid metalwork. The top is decorated with two vertical dragons in the perfect style of Timurid art. It would originally have been on furniture or the floor. The shape of this piece evokes an architectural feel without directly referencing any specific type of building. The general form is echoed in Ottoman metalwork, an example of which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Size: 530mm x 135mm; Weight: 1.85kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 1000 - 500 BC A Greek Aegean or Western Asiatic long bronze spearhead with a double-edged leaf-shaped blade. It has a mid-rib ending in a conical socket cone that is connected to the blade. Size: 520mm x 50mm; Weight: 685g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 3300 - 2000 BC A Chinese Majiayao culture painted pottery jar. The majority of Majiayao pottery is decorated with floral or geometric designs using black lines. For similar see: Sotheby's A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, lot 102. Size: 280mm x 200mm; Weight: 2.07kg Provenance: Private Japanese collection, acquired before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Third Intermediate Period, 22nd to 24th Dynasty, Ca. 945 - 715 BC An Egyptian wooden painted and inlaid head of a priest. Black pigment still accentuates his hair and there is red shadowing on the shadowing face while the eyes are inlaid with an amazing blue glass mixture. Wooden sculptures like this are incredibly rare in this state of preservation and are incredible examples illustrating everyday life in ancient Egypt. The face, probably a fragment of a statue from a temple, exudes incredible dignity as it gazes forward in the direction of the deity. Typically, this type of statue was used to represent the priest in the temple, who continuously sought the help of God. Restored. Size: 200mm x 150mm; Weight: 1.29kg Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. M. H. collection, Kensington, acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, Ca. 2345 - 2181 BC An Egyptian limestone relief showing the chest and the head of a nobleman in the act of fishing with a harpoon. The features are well defined, with a short wig held in place with a long band. The face is perfectly proportioned with plump lips surmounted by a short and straight nose. He has almond-shaped eyes, large shoulders and a short false beard. The figure's neck is adorned with the usekh collar. For similar see: Wolfgang Decker Sports and Games of Ancient Egypt Boston (1992), p. 164, fig. 128. Size: 560mm x 470mm; Weight: 16kg Provenance: Property of a London collector; formerly with Mayfair family S. A., acquired from a London professor in the late 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman gold ring comprising of an angular hoop adorned with stylised acanthus leaves within a triangular leaf motif on the shoulders. The oval bezel incorporates a polished banded agate with a conical shape. This style emerged in the third century and gained popularity in the Roman market, though this gold ring remains an item symbolising social elite status. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 313. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 12g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex. Swiss collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Gandharan finely carved grey schist head of Buddha. The wide face has a serene expression, and elongated ears, and is finished with hair tied in a Ushnisha knot. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1987.142.73. Size: 350mm x 220mm; Weight: 17.6kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s in France; previously in 1970s European collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC A charming black-glazed dolphin vase with a naturalistic body, arched tail, and open mouth. Dolphins were a powerful and common motif in Greek artwork. For similar see: I fenici, Bompiani, n. 360. Size: 180mm x 70mm; Weight: 155g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Jean-David Cahn Auktionen. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 14th to 15th Century AD A Japanese kodachi short sword signed “Bishu Osafune Morimoto” on the nakago (tang), denoting that it was made by a swordsmith called Morimitsu of Osafune in Bizen. This smith is known from other blades, and he is thought to have been active in the closing years of the fourteenth century through to the early fifteenth century. This lot includes the swords shirasaya and koshirae mounts. Shirasaya is the wooden protective mounting affixed to the sword when it is not in use, whilst the koshirae is the ornate mounting used when the blade is being worn by its owner. The koshirae fittings on this sword are beautiful, with the menuki (handle ornament) on the tsuka (handle) depicting a fearsome Japanese dragon. The nagasa (blade length) is 58.7cm whilst the sori (curvature) is 2.61cm. This sword has been rated Tokubetsu Hozon (Especially Worthy of Preservation) by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword) and has been registered. For similar see: The Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession Number M.139:1-1929.; Bonhams Fine Japanese Art (13 May 2008), Lot 30. Size: 960mm x 80mm; Weight: 1.1kg Provenance: Property of a European collector; Ex. Horatio and Patsy Melas collection, Alexandria, Egypt, acquired before 1967. Thence by descent, moved to Switzerland and London. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with a NBTHK certificate rating it Tokubetsu Hozon (March 15, 2018). It has been registered and comes with its registration details.
Ca. 202 BC - AD 220 A Chinese terracotta black rabbit. The animal is depicted standing upright, with its hands held in front, head slightly tilted and ears hanging backwards. It is modeled with naturalistic features, and with great details on the face and paws. Size: 310mm x 210mm; Weight: 3kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece has been precisely dated using a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla. The report will accompany the lot. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 664 BC - 332 A bright green faience figure depicting an ithyphallic dwarf sitting on two cushions playing the harp and facing forward. Amulets of this type were used to promote fertility. Very well-preserved and rare in this size example. Size: 80mm x 80mm; Weight: 92g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. AD 200 - 400 A Roman glass vessel of translucent green glass with rainbow iridescence which presents a very striking silhouette. The foot is short and rounded with an everted border above it and a concave base below. The body is tubular with a subtle entasis and rises to a flared mouth with a rolled rim. In addition to this pleasing form, the glass presents an astonishing amount of rainbow iridescence that complements its soft spring-like hues. Size: 105mm x 70mm; Weight: 135g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 340 - 300 BC A red-figure pottery bell krater with a large body, short splayed foot, a flanged mouth and two well-preserved horizontal handles. The krater features traditional patterns, such as the laurel wreath under the lip, pamela motif under the handles, and meander pattern with crosses along the bottom of the body. Side “A” is decorated with a maenad seated on a pile of rocks. She faces a Satyr, holding a large patera out to him with her right hand, and a mirror in her left. Side “B” is decorated with two standing and facing figures representing two old men, who support themselves on two wooden sticks. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 2056 Antiquities, 9 December 2008; Trendall, 1983, Plate XVIII, n. 4 and 6. Size: 320mm x 290mm; Weight: 2.46kg Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Ca. 550 - 520 BC A massive Etruscan olla terracotta storage vessel with a globular body decorated with vertical parallel ridges. The vessel rests on a flat base with thick walls swelling outward to a short neck and flared rim. The hollow interior could accommodate the storage of olive oil, wine, or grains. This particular olla was designed to stand alone, distinguished by its flat base and decorations covering its entire body. Unlike other vases intended for storage underground, this one was meant for use in domestic or commercial settings. For similar see: The British Museum, Registration number 1842,0515.1. Size: 460mm x 410mm; Weight: 8.64kg Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC A stunning Egyptian ibis depicted seated with a sinuous neck and long bill. The body is sculpted in wood and gilded. The legs and head are each cast separately in bronze with fine details. The eyes most likely had an inlay. It is similar to those found in the tombs of scribes and is associated with the deity Djehuty or Thoth the god of knowledge. The bird is mounted on a wooden platform. For similar see: Sotheby's Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art (5th December 2023), lot 10. Size: 132mm x 200mm; Weight: 505g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC An Egyptian alabaster amphora with stunning honey-yellow hues. The vessel has lenticular walls with a pair of drilled handles on the shoulder, and an everted rim atop the large neck. The interior cavity was formed by a series of larger drill bits and copious amounts of abrasive sand to a point where the interior drill marks can hardly be felt to the touch. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 66.99.23; Peabody Museum, Harvard 1944, MFA #44.30. Size: 420mm x 350mm; Weight: 12.1kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Xenios Ltd, Geneva. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1539 - 1292 BC An Egyptian limestone relief of the cartouches of Akhenaten (1356-1336 BC), and the first of the cartouches of the god Aten inscibed with the early forms of his name: “Ra-horakhty who rejoices at the horizon” (of his name of Shu which is in the solar disk). There is a sentence on the upper part of the relief reading 'He of the sedge and of the bee'. This can be read to mean that he is the king of the upper and lower Egypt. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 1991.237.70. Size: 210mm x 195mm; Weight: 3.71kg Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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