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LOT 1738
Medieval 'Essex' Lead Spindle Whorl Collection
12TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/8 in. (267 grams total, 23-28 mm).
Mixed group including plano-convex, annular and conical types, some with surface ornament. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound various sites in Essex, UK.
Property of an Essex collector.
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Medieval Gilt Wooden Relief with Enthroned Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels
Italian, Lombardy, circa 1480 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Rectangular panel with cartapesta relief of Virgin and Child carved in the half-round; Mary seated, nimbate with hands pressed together in prayer, infant lying across her lap, flanked by four winged angels in poses of adoration; gilt surface with pink flesh tones; inscribed to base 'SALVE REGINA MATE[R MISERICORDIAE]' (Hail Mother the Queen). 1.07 kg, 36.5 x 27 cm
German private collection, 2019. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12056-217445.
Like all the ancient and medieval statues, this artwork was also originally lavishly painted and most of the colours are still visible with gold and red and light blue being the main colours used for Saint Mary. Interestingly, the inscription recalls the three first words of the Cluny prayer to the Virgin Mary: SALVE REGINA, MATER MISERICORDIAE (Hail Holy Queen Merciful Mother), used by the Templars as a war song. -
Medieval Gold Pendant with Garnet
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising an openwork oval frame set with a translucent garnet disc, pyramidal granule cluster below. 1.64 grams, 23 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Medieval Gold Miniature Amulet
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
An elongated form, possibly representing an animal. 0.46 grams, 12 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
