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LOT 2006
Post Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3 1/4 in. (175 grams total, 17-84 mm).
Including crucifix pendant, biconvex finger ring, brooch with rotating George III coin and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Large Renaissance Lime Wood Bas-Relief of The Presentation of Christ to the Temple
Rhineland, circa 1480-1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £12,350
The gilt polychrome carving showing Saint Simeon holding the infant Christ in his arms before his circumcision, Saint Simeon wearing a priestly mitre, holding the infant above an altar covered by an embroidered brocade; Virgin Mary to his left gazing at the infant tenderly, veiled and wearing a long robe with gilt decoration; to her left Saint Joseph dressed in a long robe and gilt cloak, holding a carpenter's axe in his left hand; praying Saint Anna to the right of Saint Simeon, wearing a simple dress and veil; to her right Saint Joachim, wearing a yellow cap and gilt cloak; the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem on the background; on a wooden stand. 10.15 kg, 86.5 cm wide
Crait and Muller, 8 June 2021, no.2. 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 no.12181-221704.
The relief shows the parents and relatives of infant Jesus following the Jewish tradition of circumcising young boys eight days after their birth. This iconography is symbolic as, according to the tradition, Saint Anna and Saint Joachim, parents of Mary, died before the birth of Christ. This panel originally would have adorned the interior panels of a large altarpiece, showing the cycle of life of Christ. -
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Tudor Period Tinned Bronze Betrothal Ring with Arrow
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With octagonal plaque and chamfered edges, incuse design including an arrow and enigmatic pseudo-text. 12.11 grams, 23.32 mm overall, 19.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Post Medieval Bronze Military and Other Button Collection
18th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including types with heraldic animals, initials, heater shields and others; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. 246 grams total,15-28 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
