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LOT 1976
Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster
1554 A.D.
15 3/4 x 12 in. (7 grams, 40 x 30.5 cm).
Woodcut panoramic view of the city with agricultural workers in the foreground, mountains to the rear and heraldic shields with eagle device; title above 'Landoia ciuitas imperialisdepiscta ad effigiem quam nostro habet æuo'; two blocks of latin text; title page to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1976
Map of Die Stat Landaw (Landau in Germany) by Sebastian Munster
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Stained Glass Panel with the Annunciation
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
In late 15th century style, showing youthful nimbate Mary on the foreground dressed in red-and-blue cloak and holding her hands crossed at her chest, Archangel Gabriel hovering in the air and pointing a finger, dressed in a decorated white cassock; rich architectural background with columns and arches, a red vase of lilies on the green and black marble floor, Flemish inscription below 'DE BOODSCHAP DES ENGELS’ (the angel’s message) in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the announcement made by the angel Gabriel to Mary, that she would conceive and bear a son through the Holy Spirit (according to the Gospel of Luke, I, 26-38). In some regional contexts it is called Conceptio Domini or Conceptio Christi. -
Post Medieval Lead Bag Seal Collection
Circa 16th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including mainly discoid in plan with impressions, some German cities and other types. 204 grams total, 13-32 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Cabochon
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a flat-section expandable hoop, applied blue flowers and leaves to each shoulder, raised bezel with applied pellets to sides and faux ropework border, set with a watermelon tourmaline and glass doublet cabochon. 24.99 grams, 31.79 mm overall, 19.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
