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LOT 1734
Medieval And Later Bronze Ring Collection
CIRCA 14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (62.8 grams total, 13-25 mm).
Composed of rings of various sizes, dates and styles, including: plaited hoops; rolled gold; buckle designs; decoratively incised bezels; initialled bezels; together with other types. [35, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
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Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Spoon with Brass Knop
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Composed of a shallow piriform bowl and slender facetted stem, the knop in the shape of a fruit; RM maker's mark to the top of the bowl. 32 grams, 16.8 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK. -
Medieval Wooden 'True Face of Christ' Icon
Castile, circa 1500-1520 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Depicting an idealised image of Christ on a gilt background, stylised cross behind; wide eyebrows and double-pointed beard; the hair falling on the shoulders in neat locks; wearing a red tunic with gold embroidery reading 'REX + REGUM' for 'king of kings', pearled edge. 1.28 kg, 28.5 cm
Excellent condition
with Ansorena, 10 November 2014, lot 456. Ex central London gallery. 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.11742-202064.
The crimson tunic of our painting is clearly derived from the Van Eyck model, where crimson is associated with the Majesty of Christ. Christ is in fact shown here as the Saviour of the World (Salvator Mundi), a popular image in 15th century paintings. -
Medieval Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant with Royal Arms
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Heater-shaped with red enamel field and reserved three lions passant gardant. 5.59 grams, 30 mm
Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman.
