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LOT 1801
Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (57.2 grams total, 61 mm each).
Comprising: nimabte figure of Mary, dressed in voluminous robes, arms crossed at the chest and pierced through the edges; nimabte figure of John wearing voluminous robes, gazing down with a solemn expression on his face, hands clasped at the waist, pierced through the edges. [2]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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LOT 1801
Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Male Head Gemstone and Inscriptions
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
With applied outer layer of gold engraved with flowers and the words, “en bon an” (twice) (‘a good year’); the flat bezel with a recessed centre set with a medieval mother-of-pearl intaglio depicting a male bust in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.72 grams, 23.64 mm overall, 20.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Dorset, UK, on Sunday, 30th December 2018. Acquired on the English art market. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.DEV-5E4EDA. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13069-248371.
The inscription is in black letter appears to read “en bon an”, a good year. The inscription is paralleled on a good number of 15th century rings, often also decorated with flowers and branches between the words, such as British Museum catalogue numbers AF.1057 and 1960,1103.1. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Figure of Saint John the Evangelist
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Modelled in the round columnar figure with right hand raised and left hand holding a book; wearing a floor-length robe, standing on a tiered hexagonal base; mounted on a custom-made stand. 230 grams total, 10.1 cm including stand
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
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Eastern Medieval Bronze Ring with Spread Eagle
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
The hoop expanding at the base, lentoid-shaped bezel with stylised eagle with its wings spread open. 7.57 grams, 24.14 mm overall, 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
These kind of rings, possibly used as signet rings, find their parallels with artefacts from Eastern Europe, especially in the area of Smederevo. Comparison elements can support a 15th-century A.D. date.
