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An early 15th century walnut equestrian statue of Saint Hubert measuring 2ft 9in x 2ft 2in (85 x 65cm) on the BRAFA stand of Dutch dealer Floris Van Wanroij Fine Art. The saint, who was famously converted to Christianity when hunting after seeing a vision of a deer with a cross between its antlers, is usually depicted in his role as a Bishop of Liège, less often on horseback. The carving was probably executed in Hainault and is priced at €32,000.
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This 16th century polychrome decorated figure of the Christ Child was an early sale at BRAFA for London dealer Nicholas Mullany. The 11in (28cm) Flemish carving, made in Mechelen, was a "no brainer", to take the Belgian fair, said the London works of art dealer. It sold on the opening evening.
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Although some of the face is missing, there is still a serene beauty to this ancient Greek marble statuette of Aphrodite from the 2nd-3rd century BC which is on the BRAFA stand of J Bagot Ancient Art from Barcelona, The 15.75in (40cm) high sculpture, which still retains some red pigment to the lips, was already reserved by a prospective buyer by opening evening.
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This ceremonial Maori adze, with intricately carved shaft and an impressive greenstone blade, is in a particularly fine state of preservation. A symbol of authority for tribal chiefs and one of only three examples in private hands, it has pride of place on the stand of the Grusenmeyer Gallery where it was an early sale for the Brussels firm.
Photo credit Studio Roger Asselberghs – Frédéric Dehaen
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This Art Nouveau necklace, or chaîne de corsage, is a rare example of work from a three-year collaboration from 1899-1901 between the Parisian Art Nouveau jeweller Georges Fouquet and the Paris-based, Czech-born graphic artist Alphonse Mucha who is best known today for his Art Nouveau poster designs. The elaborate gold chain, which incorporates gemstones, natural pearls, diamonds and plique à jour enamel, has two pendant terminals and measures no less than 4ft 4in (1.3m) in length. It can be seen on the BRAFA stand of Belgian dealer Epoque Fine Jewels.
