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LOT 1698
Medieval Gold and Garnet Quatrefoil
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.46 grams, 9 mm).
Frame of granule collars enclosing four garnet cabochons. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Medieval Stained Glass Panel of Saint Peter
Northern France, circa 1520-1530 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Remounted irregular fragmentary portrait bust of St. Peter in mellow shades of tan-brown and yellow. 74 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, 2018. Ex central London gallery. -
Medieval Printed Paper Bible Page by Johann Grüninger
Printed 1492 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Apocalipsis (Revelations); printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 5.67 grams, 22.5 x 32.6 cm
Ex Cummings collection, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer active from 1482 to 1533 who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Garnet
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Slender hoop with disc bezel, inset garnet cloison. 0.60 grams, 17.91 mm overall, 15.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
