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LOT 1751
Medieval Bronze Ring with Animal
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.12 grams, 24.35 mm overall, 20.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Ellipsoid bezel with band of pellets above a hatched bovine in profile. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection of a North London lady before 2000.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Medieval Salvator Mundi Appearing to an Old Man
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Rectangular vellum panel, hand-coloured initial 'D' from a manuscript page; to the left edge, a bearded male face in profile wearing a red cap; around the capital, four coral-pink dragons with head in profile; within the loop of the 'D' a scene depicting an old man with long white hair and beard kneeling before a table, above him Christ in 'Salvator Mundi' guise nimbate and holding an orb; in an old glazed wooden frame with cartapesta panel to the reverse. 347 grams, 18 x 18.7 cm
Private collection, Tuscany, inherited, 1969. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12060-217464.
The illumination is from a cutting of dismembered Code, likely representing a book of the ancient Testament. It is difficult to say who is the character to which God is appearing, although his costume betrays the intention to represent a grieving man, in Jewish garb. This points to a possible individuation of the man as David (an interpretation supported by the letter D), who, penitent in front of God for the sin he committed by killing Uriah, receives the blessing and forgiveness of God, whose hand is depicted in the blessing gesture. -
Very Large Medieval Stained Glass Crucifixion Triptych
Germany, Erfurt, circa 1420 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,050
Triptych in a wooden frame comprising: Left: Mary in blue robe advancing against a red field, one hand raised before her face; Centre: crucifixion scene with Corpus Christi flanked by two thieves on smaller crosses beside truncated pillars, all against a blue field; Right: St John the Evangelist in floor-length blue robe matching that of Mary, standing in a red field with head tilted downwards; substantial modern metal supporting frame to the reverse with electrical cable for integral illumination (untested). 26.5 kg, 153 x 78.5 cm
Collection of Philip Kohler, Normandy, France, acquired by his parents in 1950s-1960s. Acquired from the above, 2009. Ex private collection, Suffolk, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12150-217449. -
Medieval Gold Belt Buckle Strap End
Circa 1500 A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Hollow-formed with a tongue-shaped finial, two attachment studs in situ to the other end. 2.50 grams, 22 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
