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LOT 0391

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900

BRONZE KNOCKER DECORATED WITH LION MASK
GERMANY, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/2 in. (2.81 kg, 26.8 cm).

Comprising a lion-mask cast in high-relief with retouched detailing to the mane and muzzle, substantial ring in the mouth, flange rim with six holes to accept fixing bolts. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
with Herbelin Auction, 3 April 2024, no.110.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12556-230729.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION
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