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LOT 0363
Medieval Part of a Circular Box with Embossed Leather
15TH CENTURY A.D.
9 in. (545 grams, 23 cm wide).
Discoid in plan with applied decorative plates to the sidewall; cuir bouilli panels to the outer face with reserved fronds and tendrils on a pounced field, central roundel with agnus dei and four radiating heater-shaped lobes with heraldic designs - crossed keys, field of fleurs-de-lys, lion rampant and plain chief (upper panel); below the rim, six of original seven rectangular brackets; inner face with later sheet-bronze lining bearing printed gilt designs; old collector's label to inner base with indistinct legend end ing '...Lille'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceBy repute, collection of Andre (1875-1949) and Maria (1887-1947) Larminet-Davioud, Lille.
By descent to Georges Davioud (1927-2014), Lille.
By descent to his heirs, and sold at their sale, Pierre Berge, Paris, 27th January 2021.
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LOT 0363
Medieval Part of a Circular Box with Embossed Leather
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Bids: 7 | Current Bid: £130
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Medieval Gold Iconographic Ring with Saint Catherine
Circa 15th century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
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Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13505-263380.
Saint Catherine was among the saints represented on late medieval English iconographic rings, which served as personal expressions of devotion.
