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LOT 0370
Medieval Drawing of a Saint
NESTORIAN COMMUNITY, CIRCA 1450-1500 A.D.
6 1/8 in. (8 grams, 15.5 cm).
Composed of a polychrome painted saint figure standing facing right; parchment fragment behind with inked Latin blackletter script and musical neumes; mounted on modern backing card. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx J. Altounian collection (1890-1954), until 2009.
Ex central London gallery.
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Jewelled Cross with Inscription
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Opening Bid: £500
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UK art market, acquired prior to 1985. From the collection of a North American gentleman, acquired in 2012.
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Heater shield-shaped with integral suspension loop to the upper edge; one face displaying a heraldic device composed of three boars' heads left with remaining traces of red enamel in the field. 16.2 grams, 45 mm
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Medieval Bronze 'De Bohen, Earls of Hereford' Knight's Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant
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The heater-shield with integral suspension loop to top edge and displaying heraldic device of a bend argent between six lioncels; no remains of gilding or coloured enamel. 7.48 grams, 40 mm
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