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LOT 0378

Medieval Limestone Corbel with Jester Heads

15TH CENTURY A.D.

12 5/8 in. (13 kg, 32 cm).

Wearing frivolous expressions with their hands around each other's shoulders, their faces and period garments rendered with semi-naturalistic detailing.

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0378

Medieval Limestone Corbel with Jester Heads

Sold for (Inc. bp): £650

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