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LOT 0365
Medieval Pewter Tripod Candlestick with Relief Decoration
FLANDERS, 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (165 grams, 8 cm).
Hemispherical cup to top, six semi-circular loops to neck and shoulder, decoration to each of three faces in relief comprising: a rider on horseback; a lion; a male and female figure embracing, each corner with a D-shaped flange with zoomorphic or foliate ornament. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Pierre-Richard Royer, 2010.
Ex central London gallery.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202060.
Cf. Eagan, G., The Medieval Household: Daily Living c.1150-1450, MOLA, London, 2010, p.135, for similar.
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LOT 0365
Medieval Pewter Tripod Candlestick with Relief Decoration
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
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Medieval Bronze Ring with Leaping Lion
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Discoid bezel with incuse leaping lion motif, with curled tail. 1.48 grams, 21.61 mm overall, 19.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Medieval Wooden 'True Face of Christ' Icon
Castile, circa 1500-1520 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Depicting an idealised image of Christ on a gilt background, stylised cross behind; wide eyebrows and double-pointed beard; the hair falling on the shoulders in neat locks; wearing a red tunic with gold embroidery reading 'REX + REGUM' for 'king of kings', pearled edge. 1.28 kg, 28.5 cm
Excellent condition
with Ansorena, 10 November 2014, lot 456. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11742-202064.
The crimson tunic of our painting is clearly derived from the Van Eyck model, where crimson is associated with the Majesty of Christ. Christ is in fact shown here as the Saviour of the World (Salvator Mundi), a popular image in 15th century paintings. -
Medieval Ceramic Group
15th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including glazed vessels of various sizes, a jar with piecrust foot; tripod dish and jar; lidded pot with handle and foot, together with other vessels; most chipped and cracked. 3.2 kg total, 4.3-20 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
