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LOT 1786
Medieval Ceramic Group
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 - 9 7/8 in. (1.97 kg total, 16-25 cm wide).
Including a glazed tripod vessel with twin handles, a glazed pouring pot with handle; a vessel with scalloped rim and handle, unglazed. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Medieval Bronze Lamp Hanger Hook
14th-15th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £33
The cylindrical upper body with integral loop, rectangular-section lower body divided into a tapering vertical leg and arched hook. 22.2 grams, 10.7 cm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
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 Iron Fire Starter Group
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Including fire steels of various types with ornamental shaping. 198 grams total, 54-76 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
