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LOT 0316
Medieval Icon of Pope Benedict XI
14TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
19 7/8 x 14 3/4 in. (1.6 kg, 50.5 x 37.5 cm).
A rectangular wooden icon of Pope Benedict XI (papacy: 22 October 1303-7 July 1304) standing facing within an arch; elaborate crozier to the left hand with returned horse-head finial and scrolled spurs to the outer edge; right hand extended in the gesture of benediction with large gem-set finger ring carefully displayed; mitre with jewelled headband, simple red vestment with white undergarment and black trim; heavily overpainted; mounted in a gilt wooden frame with hatched lower panel.
Provenance
Ex Richard Philp, London, UK.
with W.E. Tristram (1882-1952).
Acquired from Patrick Reijgerberg, Holland March, 2003.
UK private collection.
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