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LOT 0298
Visigothic Bronze Eagle Pendant with Garnets
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (35.29 grams, 68 mm).
Comprising a bronze backing plate with three attachment loops and cellwork to the obverse including inlaid garnet cloisons to the neck and body, with a cabochon at the centre of the chest and domed rivet-heads corresponding to the loops on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceImportant Medieval works of art from the collection of the late Ernst Boehlen, Adolphe Stoclet (1871-1949), Palais Stoclet, Brussels, acquired in 1931; thence by descent.
Sotheby's London, 3 July 2018, no.1.
Acquired by Dr Ernst Boehlen, Bern.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13475-262837.
Cf. Adams, N., Bright Lights in the Dark Ages. The Thaw Collection of Early Medieval Ornaments, New York, 2014, item 3.3, for type.
FootnotesThe style of the piece is Visigothic; possibly a saddle applique, similar to the examples found at Apahida in Romania from the 5th century.
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LOT 0298
Visigothic Bronze Eagle Pendant with Garnets
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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