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LOT 1491
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Reverse Inscription
10TH-12TH CENTURY AD.
2 1/2 in. (36 grams, 65 mm).
Heavy cross pendant showing a nimbate robed figure on one side holding a staff and a thurible, a Greek inscription on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on UK art market in the 1990s.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
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LOT 1491
Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant with Reverse Inscription
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £2,900
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Jacques and Henriette Schumann were distinguished Parisian collectors known for their discerning taste and passion for antiquities and decorative arts. Their collection, assembled over several decades, reflected a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and historical significance. Works from their collection have been included in major European auctions and are recognised for their provenance and quality. -
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