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LOT 1707
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's and Other Badge Fragments
15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 2 in. (50.2 grams total, 8-52 mm).
Mixed group including tracery fragments, an openwork dome, spandrel, rosettes and other items. [27, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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LOT 1707
Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Pilgrim's and Other Badge Fragments
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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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. -
Large Medieval Bronze Trade Weight Container
14th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Comprising hinged lid incised with X-motifs and numerals IIIX (7) to lid top. 4.1 kg, 18.5 cm wide
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Medieval Bronze Ring Group
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising one example with ring-and-dot motifs in a cruciform arrangement; one with possible monogram within a pecked border. 10.3 grams total, 20-23 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
