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LOT 1813
Medieval Iron Scythe Collection
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 - 15 3/8 in. (723 grams total, 26-39 cm).
Including hooked iron blades, and a broad heavy blade with rounded end. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private European collection formed in the 1980s.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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Illuminated Medieval Book of Hours Manuscript Page
Flemish, circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £995
Mounted in a bifacial frame to display recto and verso; band of detailed floral ornament to the outer edge with central figure in a short pea-jacket; fifteen-line block of bastarda-script text with Latin text (e.g. Pinguescent speciosa deserti: et exultatione colles accingentur from Psalm 64:13); coloured versals and decorative panels. 142 grams total, 26.6 x 20 including mount, window: 14.5 x 8.8 cm
Ex Hedwig collection, Brussels, thence by descent, 2000s. Accompanied by a Belgian cultural export licence. -
Medieval Gilt Bronze Plaques of Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Evangelist
Italian, 16th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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. 57.2 grams total, 61 mm each
Private collection, UK. -
Medieval Bronze Seated Figure of Madonna and Child
England, 14th century A.D.Estimate: £450 - 650 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £225
Modelled in the half-round, Mary crowned and seated, holding the infant Jesus on her left knee, the infant having his right hand raised in blessing gesture. 24.6 grams, 40 mm
Private collection, UK.
