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Lot 64
ATTRIBUTED TO LAURENT DE LA HYRE (1606-1656) Artemisia at the Mausoleum of Her Husband Oil on canvas, 100 x 135cm The subject of the present work exercised numerous colleagues and friends of Homans over the years, with Artemisia being agreed upon as most likely even if there is no explicit allusion to the event in which she is involved. The indecipherable object held by the two flying putti doesn’t help but the one to the right, touching a stone next to the two columns might allude to the erection of the mausoleum. Artemisia was the wife of Mausolus, the Provincial Governor of Caria in Asia Minor. On her husband’s death in 353 B.C. she erected a great elevated tomb and monument to his memory at Halicarnassus, thus providing the origin of the word ‘mausoleum’. The structure was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythius of Priene. It was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was said that Artemisia mixed the ashes of Mausolus in liquid which she then drank, thereby, observed Valerius Maximus, the 1st century Latin historical writer, making of herself a living, breathing tomb. Artemisia symbolizes a widow's devotion to her husband's memory. In Renaissance painting she is depicted holding a cup or goblet, as in the present work. The present attribution to La Hyre is Homan Potterton’s but in correspondence with fellow academics in Berlin, London and Paris, alternative attributions were also offered, most notably Giacinto Gimignani and Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy. La Hyre was born in Paris in 1606 and became a pupil of Georges Lallemand. His use of colour and carefully posed figures are the trademarks of his distinctive painterly style and owes much to the influence of Italian painters working in Paris at the time. La Hyre was a leading exponent of the neo-classical style, known in art-historical circles as Parisian Atticism - a movement in French painting from 1640 to 1660, when painters working in Paris elaborated a rigorous neo-classical
Lot 1732
A GOLD AND PLATINUM DIAMOND SET FIVE STONE RING AND THREE FURTHER GOLD AND GEM SET RINGS (4)The diamond ring detailed 18ct pla, gross weight 2.2 gms, a 9ct gold, green and colourless gem set oval cluster ring, a 9ct gold and gem set solitaire ring and a gold ring, claw set with an oval cut smoky quartz. Combined gross weight of the last three rings 7.1 gms.Condition Report:Size of rings - Diamond ring: ring size O. Green and colourless gem set oval cluster ring: ring size J and a half. Gold and gem set solitaire ring: ring size O. Smoky quartz ring: ring size Q and a half. All rings would benefit from cleaning.
Lot 1740
A 9CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING AND TWO FURTHER GOLD AND GEM SET RINGS (3)The diamond ring mounted with a row of circular cut diamonds, ring size N, a gold ring claw set with a cushion shaped amethyst, detailed 9K, ring size P, and a 9ct gold ring claw set with a rectangular mixed cut smoky quartz, Birmingham 1975, ring size O and a half, gross combined weight 14.6 gms.
Lot 1743
A GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RINGClaw set with the oval cut ruby at the centre between two cushion shaped diamonds, one diamond detached but present, gross weight 1.8 gms.Condition Report: Ruby size: 6.8mm x 5.3mm, approximate depth 2.6mm. The ruby has one or two dark inclusions. There are a couple of chips at the edge of the table facet of the ruby. There are no substantial edge chips. This ring would benefit from a clean. The diamonds are attractive white stones, only one or two tiny inclusions. The diamond in the ring has a black inclusion to the side. The loose diamond has a couple of small black inclusions. The claws are worn, it has been repaired and re-soldered in the past.
Lot 1744
THREE GOLD AND GEM SET RINGS (3)Comprising; a 9ct gold, sapphire and diamond seven stone half hoop ring, ring size T, an 18ct gold, diamond and ruby three stone gypsy ring, Birmingham 1920, ring size Q, gross weight 3.8 gms and a 9ct gold, amethyst and colourless gem set three stone ring, ring size P, Birmingham 1918. Gross weight of the two 9ct gold rings 5.4 gms.
Lot 1748
THREE GOLD AND GEM SET RINGS AND ANOTHER RING (4)Comprising; a 9ct gold and sapphire three stone ring, Edinburgh 1982, ring size M and a half, a gold and sapphire set three stone ring, detailed 9ct, ring size R, a 9ct gold and emerald three stone gypsy ring, London 1984, ring size N, combined gross weight 6.1 gms, and a gold and silver colourless gem set crossover ring.Condition Report: (In the order of the text)Ring 1: In good conditionRing 2: In good conditionRing 3: The emeralds are of medium to pale colour saturation and have a few internal inclusions. One emerald has a surface chip towards the edge of the stone. Ring 4: there is a little bit of wear to the pastes, otherwise good condition.
Lot 1765
A 9CT GOLD BAR BROOCH, CLAW SET WITH AN OVAL OPAL AND THREE FURTHER ITEMS (4)Also a pair of gold and oval opal single stone ear studs, a gold pendant claw set with a heart shaped amethyst and a pair of gold and heart shaped amethyst single stone ear studs, with differing fittings to the posts. Combined gross weight 7.9 gms.
Lot 1768
A 9CT GOLD, AMETHYST AND DIAMOND FIVE STONE RING AND FOUR FURTHER RINGS (5)Mounted with three circular cut amethysts and with two circular cut diamonds mounted at intervals, ring size K and a half, a 9ct gold, sapphire and colourless gem set cluster ring, a 9ct gold, blue and colourless gem set cluster ring, combined gross weight 6.8 gms and two further rings
Lot 1778
A 9CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING AND SIX FURTHER ITEMS (7)The diamond single stone ring detailed DIA .10, ring size Q and a half, a gold back and front oval pendant locket, a gold charm designed as a fox, a pair of 9ct gold and diamond single stone drop shaped earrings, with post and butterfly clip fittings, a colourless gem set eternity ring, a pendant designed as a butterfly and a Fumsup charm
Lot 1788
A GOLD AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING AND TWO FURTHER GOLD AND GEM SET RINGS (3)The diamond three stone ring claw set with a row of circular cut diamonds in a twistover design, ring size M and a half, a 9ct gold and diamond single stone ring, detailed 0.13, ring size P and a 9ct gold ring, claw set with an oval cut smoky quartz, ring size P, combined gross weight 8.4 gms
Lot 1792
A GOLD AND PLATINUM, DIAMOND THREE STONE RING AND ANOTHER RING (2)The gold and platinum, diamond three stone ring, claw set with a row of cushion shaped diamonds, detailed 18 CT Fine Plat, ring size L and a half and a gold, amethyst and diamond cluster ring, detailed 18 CT, ring size L and a half, combined gross weight 5.2 gms
Lot 1795
AN 18CT GOLD AND DIAMOND SEVEN STONE HALF HOOP RINGMounted with a row of circular cut diamonds, London 1981, ring size N, gross weight 2.8 gms.Condition Report: The diamonds are attractive white stones with only one or two inclusions. Size of top of ring 1.9cm. The diamonds are approximately 0.10cts each. Total diamond weight is approx 0.70ct. The shank is marked 058 - this is possibly the manufacturers indication of the total carat weight. The claws are in good condition, there are no chips to the diamonds. The ring would benefit from professional cleaning.
Lot 1798
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RINGClaw set with the emerald cut sapphire to the centre, between baguette diamond set five stone ridged sides and with circular cut diamond set shoulders, (note: sizing beads to the band), ring size K, gross weight 3.4 gms, with a caseCondition Report: There is some wear to the facet edges of the sapphire. There is some wear to the sides of the mount. The claws are showing signs of wear. The size of the sapphire 7.3mm; 7.1mm. Depth of sapphire 4mm. The diamonds appear to be attractive clear white stones. Suggested age of the ring is 1920-1940. It is unlikley that the sapphire has been treated. The ring would benefit from careful professional cleaning. There are some surface reaching inclusions to one corner of the sapphire.
Lot 1804
A SILVER GILT LABRADORITE AND ROSE DIAMOND RING AND A PAIR OF OPAL EARRINGS (2)The ring claw set with an oval labradorite between rose cut diamond set shoulders, detailed 925, ring size P. Also a pair of gold and opal single stone ear studs, each mounted with a pear shaped opal, with post and butterfly clip fittings.
Lot 1806
A PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EAR STUDS AND THREE FURTHER ITEMS (4)The pair of gold and diamond ear studs, each in a cross shaped design, detailed 14K 585, with post and butterfly clip fittings. Also a gold ring collet set with an oval cut synthetic red stone, detailed 10K, ring size L, a white gold and diamond set half eternity ring, detailed 10K, ring size N and a pair of filligree ear clips, designed as flower heads, detailed 900.
Lot 1808
A GOLD, CABOCHON EMERALD AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING AND ANOTHER RING (2)The first mounted with an oval cabochon emerald between two circular cut diamonds, detailed 750 18K, ring size M and a half, the second mounted with an oval cabochon sapphire between circular cut diamonds, detailed 18K 18K, ring size M. Combined gross weight 9.3 gms.
Lot 1815
A GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND OVAL CLUSTER RINGClaw set with the oval cut sapphire in a surround of fourteen cushion shaped diamonds, between diamond single stone shoulders, detailed 750, ring size P and a half, gross weight 16.5 gms, with a GCS Sapphire Report stating the oval cut sapphire to weigh 18.75 ct, to have no indications of heating and to be natural corundumCondition Report: The sapphire is in good condition, the surrounding diamonds are old cut cushion shaped stones, with slight variation of colour, but most are drawing colour and have a few internal inclusions, in one or two cases, these are surface reaching inclusions, the shoulder diamonds are of differing cuts, one being a modern circular cut brilliant, the ring is in generally good condition. Size of top of ring 25mm by 21.5mm. The claws are showing signs of wear, one claw looks as though it has the beginnings of a haircrack. There is some slight irregularity to the size of the the ends of the claws.
Lot 1841
A WHITE GOLD, AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND RINGClaw set with the principle pear shaped aquamarine between aquamarine two stone and diamond single stone three stone shoulders. Ring size N, gross weight 9.7 gms. With an IGIT lab gemological report stating the natural aquamarine to weigh 11.73ct.Condition Report: The aquamarine is of medium colour saturation , the internal inclusions are what would be expected of aquamarine and do not detract from the appearance or quality of the stone. The ring and gemstones are in good condition. The gemological report card does not indicate country or mine of origin of the aquamarine.
Lot 1847
A GOLD AND PLATINUM DIAMOND TWO STONE RINGClaw set with two variously cut diamonds, in an Art Deco design, detailed 18ct & Plat. Ring size K and a half, gross weight 3.2 gms. With a case.Condition Report: Would benefit from careful professional cleaning. Diamond with smaller table facets: diameter 5mm and approximate depth 2.4mm. There are a couple of tiny nicks to the edges of the stone. Diamond with larger facets: diameter 4.6mm and approximate depth 2.3mm. Slight internal inclusion beneath the table facet. This diamond is more of a perfect round than the other. There are no baguette diamonds to the shoulders.
Lot 1850
A GOLD, EMERALD AND DIAMOND NINE STONE HALF HOOP RINGClaw set with five circular cut emeralds, alternating with four circular cut diamonds, detailed 18 K, ring size M, gross weight 3.8 gmsCondition Report: The diamonds are attractive white stones with one or two internal inclusions. The emeralds are of medium colour saturation and generally have a few internal inclusions. The ring is in overall good condition and would benefit from cleaning. There are no chips to the gemstones.
Lot 1854
TWO CABOCHON AMETHYST SINGLE STONE RINGS (2)Comprising; a gold ring mounted with a cushion shaped cabochon amethyst, between floral decorated pierced shoulders, detailed 14 K, ring size J and a half, gross weight 2.5 gms and another cabochon amethyst ring, mounted with a circular stone, between scroll pierced shoulders, unmarked, ring size O
Lot 1868
A GOLD AND PLATINUM DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RINGClaw set with a cushion shaped diamond, detailed '18CT PLAT', ring size P, gross weight 2.8gmsCondition Report: The diamond looks to be an attractive clear stone. There is a chip to the girdle between two claws. The claws are currently sound. Suggested size of diamond 0.60ct.
Lot 1872
AN 18CT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RINGCollet set with the principle circular cut diamond at the center, in a surround of smaller circular cut diamonds, ring size Q, gross weight 4.1gmsCondition Report: There is a central black pique inclusion to the table facet that is visible to the naked eye. The diamond is an attractive white stone. Whole cluster diameter 12mm.
Lot 998
A PAIR OF RECONSTITUTED STONE URN FINIALS (2)Each with rams’ head masks and floral swags, 70cm highCondition report: Approx 46cm wide. Both with a crack circumnavigating the socle with subsequent losses. Requiring repair. Dirt and dust in areas to recesses, some of which is probably deliberate.
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