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Medieval Gilt Bronze Statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medieval Gilt Bronze Statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medieval Gilt Bronze Statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
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LOT 1841

Medieval Gilt Bronze Statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

ENGLAND, 15TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (2 3/8 in.) (29.9 grams, 52 mm (74.5 grams total, 60 mm including stand)).

Modelled standing and wearing long robes, low crown on her head, short sword held on her right hand and a book on her left hand; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

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LOT 1841

Medieval Gilt Bronze Statuette of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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