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LOT 1300
Medieval Book of Exodus Bible Page
15TH CENTURY A.D.
13 x 9 5/8 in. (7 grams, 33 x 24.5 cm).
A single leaf from an early (possibly 1492 A.D.) printed paper bible, book of Exodus (29:1) concerning consecration of priests; the text set in two columns of blackletter type with numerous rubrications (embellishments in red), foliation and other marks; square versals; printed by Johann Gruninger, Strasbourg with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
M. Cummings collection, Lincolnshire, UK.
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Large French Medieval Vesica-Shaped Seal Matrix 'ad causas' of the Augustinian Abbey of Saint Peter
Early 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; incuse motif of an extended right hand holding a crozier on a field of fleurs-de-lys and stars, heraldic shield with lion rampant below; Lombardic script legend to the outer edge within borders "+ S: ABBATIS SCI PETRI AVTYS A[D] CAVSAS" (seal of the abbot of St Peter's, Auxerre). 17.7 grams, 42 mm
The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s. Matrix Collection catalogue no.837. 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 Roman name for Auxerre was Autissiodorum, whence the 'Autys'/'Autis' abbreviation. -
Medieval and Other Artefact Group
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14
A mixed group of metallic artefacts, including weights, pins and pin heads, brooches, buckles, jewellery elements and other artefacts; mainly fragmentary. 294 grams total, 10-89 mm
Found Rodings, Essex, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Medieval Icon of Pope Benedict XI
14th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
A rectangular wooden icon of Pope Benedict XI (papacy: 22 October 1303-7 July 1304) standing facing within an arch; elaborate crozier to the left hand with returned horse-head finial and scrolled spurs to the outer edge; right hand extended in the gesture of benediction with large gem-set finger ring carefully displayed; mitre with jewelled headband, simple red vestment with white undergarment and black trim; heavily overpainted; mounted in a gilt wooden frame with hatched lower panel. 1.6 kg, 50.5 x 37.5 cm
Ex Richard Philp, London, UK. with W.E. Tristram (1882-1952). Acquired from Patrick Reijgerberg, Holland March, 2003. UK private collection.
