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LOT 1862
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MEDIEVAL GILT BRONZE MOUNT OF SAINT MARK WITH LION
FRENCH, 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (21.37 grams, 36 mm high).
FRENCH, 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (21.37 grams, 36 mm high).
Showing the robed saint seated on a low chair with a lion, his emblem, at his feet, originally an element from a processional cross; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, UK.
LITERATURE:
A similar composition can be found in a pair of gilded copper reliefs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession numbers 2012.70.1, 2012.70.2.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
