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LOT 0374
Medieval Stained Glass Roundel with Joseph in Front of the Pharaoh
NORTHERN FRANCE OR SOUTHERN LOW COUNTRIES, CIRCA 1540 A.D.
11 in. (328 grams, 27.8 cm).
Displaying polychrome detailing, the French word 'CONSEIL' (advice, counsel) shown to bottom right; panel within a lead came border with two modern loops for suspension; some cracking. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Paris.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202093.
See Marks, R., Stained Glass in England During the Middle Ages, London, 2014, for discussion.
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LOT 0374
Medieval Stained Glass Roundel with Joseph in Front of the Pharaoh
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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