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LOT 1957
Medieval Gilt Bronze Altar Cross Saint Mount Group
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 1 5/8 in. (61.7 grams total, 34-42 mm).
Including: winged and robed angel, embracing figures on a gilt field, lion passant with head raised. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1957
Medieval Gilt Bronze Altar Cross Saint Mount Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Medieval Stained Glass Panel Showing the Presentation in the Temple
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From the collection of the Phillips family, owners of John Hardman & Co, Birmingham (metalsmiths and stained glass fabricators), founded 1838. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Altar Cross on Tripod Base
10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Comprising an expanding-arm cross supporting a short neck with disc finial above; below, a short shank with trumpet-shaped baluster and triangular base, scooped in profile with segmented radiating legs and domed feet; a knop placed between each pair of legs. 669 grams, 23 cm
with Juliette Noujaim, Arqueologie, Islamic Art, Le Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2005. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12290-222317. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Inscribed Bronze Purse Bar
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With niello-filled legend to the bar: 'AVE MARIA GACIA PLE' and to reverse 'A DOMINV TE CVM *'; central heater-shaped plaque with niello-filled 'W' to one face and 'IHS' monogram to reverse. 58 grams, 15.1 cm
Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
