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LOT 1670
Medieval Stained Glass Roundel of Saint Christopher
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 1510 A.D.
8 3/4 in. (362 grams, 22.3 cm).
Displaying polychrome detailing and held within a lead came border with modern loop for suspension. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Collection of Henry LHotellier (1908-1993), and by descent until 2021.
Ex central London gallery.
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