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Medieval Limestone Corbel of Jesus with Crown of Thorns Medieval Limestone Corbel of Jesus with Crown of Thorns Medieval Limestone Corbel of Jesus with Crown of Thorns
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LOT 0376

Medieval Limestone Corbel of Jesus with Crown of Thorns

CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

15 1/4 in. (31.9 kg, 39 cm deep).

Rectangular corbel with head of Christ modelled in the half-round, turned slightly with the eyelids drooping and lank hair framing the face; crown of thorns to the brow. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Lancashire, UK.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0376

Medieval Limestone Corbel of Jesus with Crown of Thorns

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105

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