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LOT 0338
Medieval Limestone Corbel Head
CIRCA 14TH CENTURY A.D.
11 1/4 in. (4.65 kg, 28.5 cm including stand).
The figure carved with naturalistic facial features, wearing a hooded cowl; remains of the hooded springer to the top of the head and reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK.
Ex London collection, 1980s-1990s.
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