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LOT 1970
Medieval Limestone 'Jester' Gargoyle
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
11 1/2 in. (4.68 kg total, 29 cm high including stand).
Discoid in profile, carved in the half-round male mask with narrow eyes, curved mouth and prominent nose; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceAcquired between the 1970s and 1980s.
From the private collection of John Watson, Cambridge, UK.
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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Medieval Knight's Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Pendant Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Including quatrefoil, scallop and other types each with enamelled heraldic design. 31.9 grams total, 31-37 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Altar Cross on Tripod Base
10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Comprising an expanding-arm cross supporting a short neck with disc finial above; below, a short shank with trumpet-shaped baluster and triangular base, scooped in profile with segmented radiating legs and domed feet; a knop placed between each pair of legs. 669 grams, 23 cm
with Juliette Noujaim, Arqueologie, Islamic Art, Le Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2005. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12290-222317. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Bronze Portable Hinged Mirror Case Group
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each hinged at one edge, with punched triangular markings in curved and cross-shaped bands. 33.9 grams total, 42-46 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
