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LOT 1687
Medieval to Post Medieval Artefact Group
14TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3 1/2 in. (1.14 kg total, 15-93 mm).
Mixed group including a figural belt-buckle, scabbard chape, crotal bells, furniture fittings and other items. [90, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Hertfordshire, UK.
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Medieval Printed Paper Bible Page by Johann Grüninger
Printed 1492 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Page of a rag-paper bible with text printed in two columns with marginal notes to both sides; portion of Apocalipsis (Revelations); printed in Strasbourg by Johann Grüninger with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 5.67 grams, 22.5 x 32.6 cm
Ex Cummings collection, UK, 1990s.
Johannes Grüninger (1455-1533) was a prolific German printer active from 1482 to 1533 who printed up to 80 books a year in Latin and in German, as well as wall-maps. His bible was issued in two volumes, which allowed it be produced on smaller pages than for most standard editions. -
Medieval and Other Mixed Artefact Collection
Circa 4th millennium B.C.-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including a knapped flint spearpoint, matchcase, belt-hook, finger ring and other items. 137 grams total, 12-61 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Medieval Stained Glass Panel of Saint Peter
Northern France, circa 1520-1530 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Remounted irregular fragmentary portrait bust of St. Peter in mellow shades of tan-brown and yellow. 74 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, 2018. Ex central London gallery.
