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LOT 1911
Medieval Pilgrim's Waymark Stone with Cross
13TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
20 1/4 in. (17.7 kg, 51.5 cm).
Irregular fragment with one worked face, reserved expanding-arm cross in high-relief.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s.
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LOT 1911
Medieval Pilgrim's Waymark Stone with Cross
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Large Medieval Gilt Bronze Champleve Plaque Depicting Christ in Majesty
Limoges, 13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Decorated in blue, green and red champlevé enamel, displaying the engraved figure of a standing Christ, his hands gesturing outwards towards the viewer; traces of original gilding; originally the central panel of a processional cross. 124 grams, 15.2 cm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the French art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13092-248393.
From the 12th to 14th century, there was a large industry producing metal objects decorated in enamel using the champlevé technique, of which most of the survivals and probably most of the original production, are religious objects such as reliquaries, crosses and statues of saints. The centre of this production was Limoges, France. -
Medieval Knight's Enamelled Bronze Heraldic Horse Harness Stud
Circa 14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Heater-shaped with clubbed stud to the reverse; red enamelled band above (in chief) with two reserved mullets (stars); some gilding remaining. 4.22 grams, 16 mm
Found Waltham St. Lawrence, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUR-0A67E3. -
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant Group
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising: a cross pommee pendant with 'OMONIA' (harmony) impressed legend; narrow cross pendant with collared lobe finials. 7.98 grams total, 36-39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
