Post Medieval Glass Fragment Group

Each composed of a stem with wooden handle and tapering white metal stem with bulbous collar, all ornamented with repoussé floral and foliate tendrils and seraphims; the bifacial discoid heads with scalloped circumferences, each with five domed bosses and displaying seraphims and stars within pellet and bead borders; lettering to heads and collars; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.45 kgs total, 64.2 cm each including base



with Boisgirard, 28 November 2013, lot 138. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202063.

The shape and decorative scheme of these liturgical fans has existed since at least the 8th century A.D. These fans were likely crafted as souvenirs for pilgrims returning from Jerusalem, or for them to bring to Jerusalem as homage to the church. Seraphim are the highest-ranking angels in the traditional hierarchy, and as such are closest to God.

Worked in the round from deciduous wood, a classical composition seated on a cloud base, polychrome paint. 3.1 kg, 41.5 cm high



From a German collection. Ex Nagel auctions, Stuttgart, Germany.

Openwork bow with volute scrolls and waisted silhouette, integral suspension loop to apex, collared and balustered neck, round-section stem with bulbous finial, rectangular bit with arrow-shaped void and two side notches. 74 grams, 12.2 cm



From the collection of an EU gentleman formed around 2000. Acquired on the UK art market.