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LOT 0376

Estimate
GBP (£) 3,000 - 4,000
EUR (€) 3,470 - 4,630
USD ($) 4,020 - 5,360

POST MEDIEVAL SILVER PLAQUE WITH LAPIS LAZULI CAMEO GROUP
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 - 11 1/4 in. (677 grams total, 17-28.5 cm).

A group of two lapis lazuli cameos, one depicting the bust of Pope Alexander VII, the other a coat of arms, each held in a silver frame composed of elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop. [2]

PROVENANCE:
English private collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11683-199803.

CONDITION
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