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LOT 1862
Map of La dipintura della citta di Basilea, Basel in Switzerland by Sebastian Munster
1551-1560 A.D.
15 1/2 x 11 7/8 in. (6.9 grams, 39.5 x 30.2 cm).
Woodcut panoramic prospect view of Basel showing principal routes, city walls and heraldic shield above, titled 'La dipintura della citta de Basilea adombrata secondo'l natural sito, il quale quellahaueua l'anno 1549'; 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 1862
Map of La dipintura della citta di Basilea, Basel in Switzerland by Sebastian Munster
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Stained Glass Panel with the Flagellation
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £780
In late 15th century style, the scene depicting Christ at a column, severely beaten by two torturers, both bearded, one dressed in a green tunic and a yellow cap, another in yellow leather corselet worn over a puffed Renaissance-style tunic, and a red cap; in the background an armoured knight in sallet, bevor, cuirass and full leg protection supervising the scene; architectural background, Dutch Flemish inscription ‘DE GESELING (?) VAN JESUS’ (The Scourging of Christ) at the bottom; 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. -
Etching of Palais De Justice from the Courtyard
Circa 1828 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Detached page with engraving with attribution 'London, R. Jennings, Poultry, Dec.1, 1828'. 3 grams, 20.1 x 14 cm
Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Tudor Henry VIII Tin Supporters Purse Badge
1509-1547 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Bearing the bust of a bearded man dressed in elaborate Tudor clothing and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, Tudor rose on the breast band. 13.3 grams, 37 mm
Found New Sheriff Hutton Industrial Estate, Yorkshire, UK, in July 2006. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. Accompanied by an illustrated record card by Jim Halliday. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This type of badge would have been attached to the lid of a purse; other examples were worn as brooches and pierced for attachment when the pin had broken off.