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LOT 0312
Medieval Marble Bust of Emperor Constantine
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
11 7/8 in. (6.3 kg total, 30 cm high including stand).
A marble bust of Emperor Constantine with the hair formed as large lank curls; narrow face with large almond-shaped eyes and broad mouth; face reworked from an earlier late medieval head; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceFrench collection, 1960s-early 2000s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11660-199347.
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LOT 0312
Medieval Marble Bust of Emperor Constantine
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
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Medieval Gilt Silver Belt Fitting with Lion
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A silver-gilt belt slider with D-shaped recess to the lower edge, obverse with repoussé figure of a lion advancing. 9.86 grams, 37 mm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
The lion emblem is probably used here as the symbol of St. Mark the Evangelist. -
Medieval and Other Artefact Collection
Circa 14th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
A mixed group of artefacts including: a glazed pouring vessel; a balustered finial; standing stag pendant amulet; nail; decorated belt fittings and strap ends; other items. 570 grams total, 1.4-12 cm
Essex gallery, early 2000s. -
Medieval Ring with Cross
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper-alloy ring composed of a carinated hoop featuring five raised panels alternating with decorative grooving, raised plaques at the shoulders with faux herringbone work, trumpet-style bezel engraved with a stylised cross within a roundel. 10.95 grams, 29.36 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman.
