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LOT 0364
Massive Medieval Gilt Oak Hammer Beam Roof Angel Pair
POSSIBLY EAST ANGLIA, 1470-1500 A.D.
55 7/8 in. (80.5 kg total, 142 cm each).
Comprising a matched pair of substantial hammer beams from a truss roof, each with a longitudinal slot in the upper face at the rear and socketted brace; slightly tapering square-section body with tiered feather carved detailing, collar of domed bosses on the neck of an angelic head with flounced curls of hair, fleshy facial details with carved eyes and pupils; drilled to accept trennels, some in place; some gilding and pigment present; some longitudinal splitting. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection for over 60 years.
From a late friend of Mr Robin Cox of Newark, UK.
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13033-247084.
See Rimmer, M., The The Angel Roofs of East Anglia: Unseen Masterpieces of the Middle Ages, London, 2015, for general discussion; Brandon, R., The open timber roofs of the Middle Ages : illustrated by perspective and working drawings of some of the best varieties of church roofs, London, 1849.
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LOT 0364
Massive Medieval Gilt Oak Hammer Beam Roof Angel Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
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