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LOT 0300
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
EARLY 15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (20.5 grams 32 mm).
A substantial bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central incuse motif of a bull passant gardant with war hammer below, border with pointillé edges and enigmatic Lombardic script legend '·+· S' FERA bOVIS D'CVMIS' (seal of the wild bull of Cumis).
ProvenanceThe Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.
Matrix Collection catalogue no.1111.
Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
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LOT 0300
Large French Medieval Round 'Wild Bull of Cumis' Seal Matrix
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix for Radalph de Saint Dionisi
Circa 14th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
A bronze vesica seal matrix with vertical strap and pierced lug to the reverse; field with pelletted border enclosing an incuse frond with addorsed birds perching at sides; border with pointillé edges enclosing Lombardic script legend "+ S' RADALPHI DE SCO DIONISIO CLICI" (seal of Randolph, cleric of St. Denis). 11.2 grams, 34 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 60. Matrix Collection catalogue no.2517. Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012. Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.
The abbreviation 'CLICI' stands for 'clerici' (of a cleric); 'SCO' for 'Sancto' (saint). The church of St. Denis, Paris, is the resting place of many French royalty. -
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16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A silver-gilt belt slider with D-shaped recess to the lower edge, obverse with repoussé figure of a lion advancing. 9.86 grams, 37 mm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
The lion emblem is probably used here as the symbol of St. Mark the Evangelist. -
Medieval Ring with Building
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper-alloy ring composed of a slender hoop with shaped shoulders, the discoid bezel engraved with a single cell building with pitched roof, a winged figure or animal standing within, with simple geometric forms to the shoulders. 5.23 grams, 25.30 mm overall, 21.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
