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Lot 745
A yellow metal turquoise and seed pearl belcher chain bracelet having a heart lock clasp and safety chain along with another belcher link chain bracelet with heart lock clasp and safety chain. The safety chains test as 18ct gold on the first chain and 9ct gold on the second. Individual weights 18.8 grams and 24.9 grams. Both chains measure 7 inches.
Lot 109
Russia, ca. 19th century CE. Finely painted in egg tempera and sumptuously adorned with gold leaf and enamel on wood, this icon features the miracle-working Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker dressed as a bishop in a cross adorned omophorion holding candlesticks in each hand, flanked by two saints; a heavenly apparition of the Holy Trinity in the celestial realm above. Surrounding the arched composition is a gilt and enamel border of jewel tone and golden hues, enamel also featured on the 'pearl' haloes of Nicholas and the saints. Size: 12.25" W x 14" H (31.1 cm x 35.6 cm)Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints of the church, who served as an intercessor, performing miracles of healing and rescue, has an interesting history. A strong opponent of the heretical bishop Arius at the Council of Nicaea, Nicholas, after slapping Arius in the face, was denied his holy insignia and tossed in jail. However, Christ and the Virgin appeared to him and gave him back his freedom and his episcopal office. Here shown with a serious countenance, a high furrowed forehead, concentrating eyes framed by arched brows, and a short, gray beard, Saint Nicholas is portrayed as a staunch champion of the Christian faith, a defender against heresy, and a healer. Saint Nicholas is regarded as the archetypal Bishop and the archetypal Saint – these titles supported by the presence of the Holy Trinity amid heavenly clouds above. The stunning gilding surrounding the arched composition as well as the decorative gilded and jewel tone enameled border add to the sacred nature of this icon.Exhibited in "Windows Into Heaven: Russian Icons from the Lilly and Francis Robicsek Collection of Religious Art" at the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, North Carolina (December 20, 2003 through February 22, 2004) which presented highlights of one of the world's great artistic traditions through an extraordinary group of sixty-five 18th and 19th century Russian icons on loan from the private collection of Lilly and Francis Robicsek.Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Found in homes as well as churches, these painted images depict holy persons and saints as well as illustrate scenes from the Scriptures. Some icons are encased in precious metal covers (oklads) adorned with pearls and semi-precious stones or glass-fronted wooden cases (kiots). Icons are not worshiped, but are instead venerated for their ability to focus the power of an individual's prayer to God. As such they are truly "windows into heaven."The “Windows Into Heaven” exhibition profiled a magnificent chapter of Russian artistry, the embrace of the Russian Orthodox faith of religious icons during the Romanov centuries. The Russian religious faith was an offshoot of Byzantine Christianity, which in 1054 parted ways from Roman Catholicism. Icons were and continue to be religious images created for veneration. As a focus for prayers and meditation for believers, icons serve as “windows into heaven.” Provenance: Ex-Lilly and Francis Robicsek Collection of Religious Art, Charlotte, NC; exhibited at Mint Museum of Art "Windows Into Heaven", Charlotte, North Carolina (December 20, 2003 through February 22, 2004) Condition: Gilded and painted surfaces with some expected wear and loss as shown, but overall very good. Age cracks visible on verso, small loss to wood on periphery. Mint Museum label and suspension wire on verso. 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. #119447
Lot 29
λ James Scouler (1741-1812) Portrait miniature of a gentleman, head and shoulders, in a blue coat Signed with initials and dated indistinctly, thought to be 1771 Oval, blue glass surround, gold frame with hair back and seed pearl initials JMB 60 x 50mm Provenance: Lawrence Gould Antiques 15/11/07 Lots 1-31 from a private collection
Lot 75
λ Richard Cosway R.A. (1742-1821) Portrait miniature of The Earl of Burlington, head and shoulders, wearing a blue coat and white cravat Oval, in a double sided locket with hair and seed pearl on left side, the outside engraved Ricordanza 48 x 40mm Painted c.1790 General condition report Miniature good condition, one or two hairs displaced, Gold case, some light abrasions commensurate with age
Lot 232
Photograph Album HMS Cumberland 5th Cruiser Squadron China & Far East, interesting album compiled by a member of the crew of HMS Cumberland detailing the period of 1933-1935 when the ship was part of the China Fleet. Album starts with a large image of the ship and then has images on the voyage to China and the Far East, visiting Malta and Colombo. Album then has a large number of images taken in Wei-Hai-Wei (Weihai) showing various scenes of architecture including Royal Palaces, tombs, etc. Also many images of local people and traditions. Good images of naval interest and sea planes also in the front part of the album. Album then moves to other areas of China including Hankow and Tsingtao. Images of the Great Wall of China. Album then has images in various areas of Japan, including Geisha girls and Japanese women bathing in hot springs of Beppu. Good selection of images taken in Hong Kong with street scenes, local architecture, sailing junks, parades, Chinese funeral, 27 stone Chief Petty Officer, various other Royal Navy ships in harbour etc. Ship then moves back to mainland China with the city of Amoy, Shanghai, Chefoo (now Yantai), Peking, Chinwangtao. Having similar images of various buildings and locals in these cities. Album ends with images taken in French Indo-China (Vietnam). All images are housed in a Japanese / Oriental album with black lacquer and mother of pearl decoration to the covers. Well annotated and images remain clear. Some pages in the album are coming loose from the binding. (330 images)
Lot 233
Photograph Album HMS Birmingham China Squadron 1939, album begins with a coloured image of HMS Birmingham and then continues with various images taken in China, including street scenes, buildings, purchased images of the Great Wall of China, parade inspection of Royal Navy and Royal Marines at Happy Valley, winter scenes, etc. All housed in a black lacquered album with mother of pearl decoration in the form of an oriental scene. Some damage to the binding of the album and front cover is loose. (104 images)
Lot 1559
A George III hair work and seed pearl locket converted brooch, painted opaline milk glass panel inset and adorned with hair work flowers and foliage, a row of three graduated half seed pearls, glazed front, unmarked yellow metal case, engine turned guilloche patterned rear, missing front cover, 41mm diameter, 18.6g gross
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