Ca 6th 7th century CE Egypt 

An Egyptian, late Byzantine period early Coptic Christian stele element or funeral cross made of soft stone with traces of white and blue pigment. 

In good condition, some normal wear considering the age. 

According to the late collectors this piece was bought in Amsterdam at the antique store of Mieke Zilverberg, known Egyptian art specialist. 
 

Dim: 30,3 x12 x 4,5 cm / 1,890 kg 

Ca 1915/1920 Vue of Venice 

A lovely mixed technique: watercolor and gouache drawing on paper depicting A View of Venice. Monogram of Victor Creten lower right corner. 

It sits behind glass (difficult to photograph) and in an oak frame. Can be send without the frame and glass. Good condition, very light discoloration of the paper but very clear colors of the pigment. 
 

Dim: 52 x 42 cm total / drawing 44 x 34 cm 
 

Victor Creten was a Belgian artist who was born in 1878 in Schaarbeek and who died there in 1966. He was a painter, watercolorist, poster designer and architect. Architecture training at the Academy in Brussels. As a painter he realized landscapes, seascapes, park and garden views, beach views, figures, still lifes. Realistic design with luministic touch. His posters from 1907 already heralded the Art Deco style. Had a brilliant career as an architect and designed, among other things, the Grand Bazar and the Bon Marché in the Rue Neuve in Brussels and contributed to the reconstruction of the village of Pervijze after the First World War. From 1921 was a teacher of decorative composition at the Bischoffsheim Institute in Brussels. Mentioned in BAS I and Two centuries of signatures of Belgian artists. Source: Piron

Ca 1940's France 

A small carved giltwood sunburst frame with mirror and inclusions.

In good condition, a few lines in the glass inclusions but little wear to the gilding. 
 

Dim: 22,5 x 18 cm 

1940/1950 Italy 

A highly decorative giltwood carved statue of a greyhound or whippet sitting on a silver leaf wooden base. Nice silvered collar and very refined features. 
 

In good condition overall, little user wear to the gilding and only the left ear is partly restored. 

 

Dim: 49 x 25 cm diameter 

Harar Ethiopia first half XX century 

A rare and beautiful low degree coin silver and partly gilded sleef bracelet.

The Oromo people are mostly Muslim and live for a large part outside of the famous Islamic city of Harar. 
 

This antique cuff hinged bracelet has a lovely shiny user patina and it's been worn and cared for by generations of women. 
 

See p. 99 Anne van Cutsem World of Bracelets. 
 

Dim: 7 x 5,5 cm / 262 gr 

SOLD

Ca 1875 France 

A reliquary with the Vatican papacy symbols; Papal tiara, staff, cross and St. Peter’s keys. 

Secured with official Vatican wax seals to guarantee authenticity. This pieces is made of gilded brass, featuring a glass-fronted chamber (theca) and a frame in good condition. 
 

Relics of:

Saint François de Sales

Ste. F. de Chantal 

B. de M. Alacoque 

In good condition, one tiny glass bead decoration is a little loose on the paperol inside. 
 

Dim: 8,5 x 6 x 2 / 39 gr 

19th century Black Forest Austria or Germany 

An antique almost anthropomorphic carved Black Forest wooden deer mount with antlers. The expression of this king of the forest is so human that it brings Roman tales about metamorphosis to live. It is very curious and it has a true presence in the room. 
 

This deer has a lovely patina and shine to it.
It's in good condition for it's age and material. One line on the face and possibly (but maybe made this way on purpose) small parts on the ends of the antler branches missing. Not noticeable. 
 

Dim: 32 x 24 x 15 cm / 684 gr 

SOLD

Ca 1900 Tibet or Nepal

An antique Himalayan dragon or locally called Druk shaped bronze hanging incense or perfume burner that adorned the temple. 

This well used (see traces of use and residue on the snout) example has bone inlaid eyes and a lovely patina. 

It comes from a private Himalayan collection. This is an authentic piece and it was locally collected in the 1950's. 
 

Dim: 18,5 x 16 x 13 cm / 1,061 kg
 

France ca 1900-1930 

An antique leather and paper so called faux Livres paper waste basket in fair condition. 

Used with wear and tear but very charming and highly decorative. 

Dim: 28 x 23 cm / 1,050 kg 

Early XX century / XVIII century books 

France 

A highly decorative antique leather book so called faux Livres paper waste basket. 
In used but good condition, some wear and tear that doesn't detract from the charm. See the pictures. 
 

Dim: 26,8 x 23 cm / 2.109 kg 

XIX century France 

After the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) a bronze bust of the philosopher Voltaire. 
 

This bronze bust with many traces of gilding is mounted on a marble base (minor chips to the base) and in good order. One small dent in the foot of the bust but hardly noticeable. 
 

Dim: 20 cm total/18 cm bust x 9,5 cm foot 

First half XX century probably Russian 

A lapis lazuli carved duck, laid in with red jaspis, malachite and black agate adorned with silver feathers and feet. The lovely figure stands on a lapis lazuli base. 
 

It's in good condition. One line in the base but stable. Minor chips to one side of the base. Not very noticeable. 
The duck is complete. A few normal lines in the lapis, as expexted. Tiny line on the tale. See the pictures. 
 

A wonderful collector's piece of semi precious stone carved birds and Kunstkammer style objects. 
 

Dim: 13,5 x 10,5 x 12 cm / 901 gr