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Medieval Bronze Seated Figure of Madonna and Child Medieval Bronze Seated Figure of Madonna and Child Medieval Bronze Seated Figure of Madonna and Child
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LOT 1944

Medieval Bronze Seated Figure of Madonna and Child

ENGLAND, 14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (24.6 grams, 40 mm).

Modelled in the half-round, Mary crowned and seated, holding the infant Jesus on her left knee, the infant having his right hand raised in blessing gesture.

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

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LOT 1944

Medieval Bronze Seated Figure of Madonna and Child

Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

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