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Medieval Stained Glass Roundel with Joseph in Front of the Pharaoh Medieval Stained Glass Roundel with Joseph in Front of the Pharaoh Medieval Stained Glass Roundel with Joseph in Front of the Pharaoh
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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]

Provenance

Private collection, Paris.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202093.

Literature

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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