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Lot 158
Sale 979 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-210
Feb 2, 2022
4:00AM CT
Lots 211-421
Feb 3, 2022
4:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$18,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Greek Gem-Set and Enameled Silver and Carved Olivewood Cross
17th/18th Century
inset with twelve carved olivewood sections depicting the life of Christ; by repute, made in a monastery on Mount Athos.
apparently unmarked
Height 9 1/4 inches.
apparently unmarked
Height 9 1/4 inches.
It is the opinion of our specialists that this work dates to the 18th Century or earlier. It is well over 100 years old.
Property from the Knox Collection of Alma College, Sold to Benefit the Annie Reid Knox Fund