We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Large rectangular wrought iron palâtre, surrounded by openwork on 3 sides, held by two large forged staples, pivoting forged keyhole cover with s[...]
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NORTHERN FRANCE OR FLEMISH ZOOMORPHIC WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE 15TH CENTURY
IMPORTANT ORIGIN
FIRST PATINA
W 60CM X H 18CM X D 20CM
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France, Middle Ages Wooden carved statue of the Virgin and Child, Gothic folk art: Sedes Sapientiae, with Romanesque features. Traces of polychrome layers. Wear, cracks and old wormholes. The statue i[...]
Bas-relief in Volvic stone, depicting a frontal portrait of a woman from the Gothic period. Visible signs of wear and tear. Auvergne, France, 15th century.
Our finely engraved, early period monstrance is made of brass. It rests on a polylobed foot, the central shaft receives an olive with six enamels representing faces probably of Saints. Six arrows crow[...]
Monstrance - Reliquary in the form of a tower in embossed and hammered silver, resting on a polylobed foot followed by a gadrooned knot. The central part consists of a flattened, rounded base and the [...]
Templar silver medallion decorated with a small central cross in green enamel, inside an Angevin lily cross in blue champlevé enamel. The two crosses, one inside the other, are decorated with four sph[...]
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ANTIQUE POLYCHROME WOOD SCULPTURE FROM THE HIGH PERIOD
DEPICTING SAINT CHIARA
VENETIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP FROM THE LATE 15TH CENTURY
LACKS AND WEAR DUE TO TIME GREAT CHARM
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A rare and moving depiction of the bound Christ, this painting on a wooden panel (egg tempera on a prepared chalk ground and gold background) is typical of private piety in Italy during the first half[...]
Elegant in turned bronze or brass, with seven light arms arranged in a crown. The central shaft, finely balanced, features a baluster punctuated by nodus and a spherical cushioning typical of late Got[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE Extremely rare (many known examples, most of which are preserved in the Museum of Valencia but very few pieces for sale) PATERNA or SOCARRAT tile, Spain (South) 14th or 15th century (plea[...]
HAUTE EPOQUELate 14th centuryVery large and nice stone carved inclined head of a woman (limestone), with almond-shaped eyes and wavy hairThe face is very delicate and expressiveCondition:Wear on the [...]
HAUTE EPOQUE15th century, Painted carved wooden panel, depicting the Carrying of the Cross, an episode from The Passion of Christ Original polychromy Panel presented on a 2nd, larger wooden panel cove[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE, Flanders 15th century Imposing and heavy candlestick made of cast and turned brass, consisting of: *a wide circular base (16.5cm diameter) with an oblique rim, and lightly raised with a [...]
Rare example of a Hispano-Moorish "pomp" plate from the prestigious Valencian ceramic production of Manises which had cutting-edge workshops in the firing of lustre decorations. This is an example of [...]
Bronze Christ, head encircled by a crown of thorns, perizonium with a drop on the left hip, parallel legs and overlapping feet. Height 19.7 cm, small losses to the hands.
Very beautiful and large cornerstone with ornate capital. Limestone from the Aisne region. Approximately 39x18x18 cm. It comes from the former abbey of the Benedictine nuns of Origny Sainte Benoîte in[...]
Christ in Majesty, Spain, 12th CenturyCarved Cypress Wood, Partially Polychrome, Tempera with Later Overpaint – H. 45 x W. 45 cm approx.Rare Romanesque figure of Christ on the Cross, carved in cypress[...]
Rare bronze Christ, probably French work from the end of the 15th century, beautiful patina, our model has retained its crown with fleur-de-lys motifs.
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IMPORTANT WORK ON PANEL DEPICTING THE MADONNA WITH A BLESSING CHILD PROTECTED BY THE TWO PRINCES OF THE APOSTLES SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL
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Sword hooksfor belts are extremely rare. I have acquired two of them from the same collection, which are sold separately. (possibility of joining with a 10\% discount on the total price) References a[...]
Sword hooks for belts are extremely rare. I have acquired two of them from the same collection, which are sold separately. References are sorely lacking for this type of object. They are known from t[...]
This venerable document (seven centuries old) is written on parchment. Significant water stains - visible gaps - Presence of the signum (small drawing) at the bottom of the document. The signum or man[...]
A gold ring brooch set with pearls and turquoise cabochonsFrench or English, 13th century.Measures 1.4cm in diameter.Weighs 1.3 grams.Provenance: Private English Collection, assembled between the late[...]
Embossed and polychromed leather mariage casket,French, late 14th century Dimensions : h. 9,5 cm, w. 16,5 cm, d. 11 cmRare rectangular casket with a domed lid in embossed, chiseled, and polychrome lea[...]
Virgin and Child with GoldfinchWorkshops of Metz, Lorraine, circa 1330Limestone carved in the round with remains of polychromyHeight: 61 cmHead of the Virgin, formerly broken and reglued, missing the [...]
Beautiful large wooden corpus Christi with remnants of the original polychrome paint and gilding on the loincloth. The Christ is carved wearing a loincloth reaching to the knees and with crossed f[...]
Limestone sculpture from the Romanesque period, 9th century. Represents on one side the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, his hands tied behind his back ready to receive the arrows that will pierce him. O[...]
Spectacular polychrome wooden sculpture (ancient polychromy) representing Saint Quentin martyr: seated in irons. Museum statue. Traces of restoration missing from the fingers, otherwise beautiful stat[...]
Two portraits cut from a page of this work published in 1493. Small frames circa 1960. A martyr, and Pope Calixtus III 1378-1458 The book is a biblical paraphrase in the form of an encyclopedic univer[...]
The
pilgrim's costume identifies the apostle Saint James the Great, who
is said to have come to evangelize Spain and whose remains are
venerated in Galicia, at Santiago de Compostela, the center o[...]
A Pair of Silver-Gilt Filigree Hoop EarringsByzantine Empire, 8th–12th Century ADDimensions: Each approximately 3 × 2.9 cmWeight: 4.8 grams eachA finely executed pair of silver hoop earrings, each ado[...]
A Pair of Gold and Gem-Set Earrings Byzantine Empire, 5th–6th Century AD Dimensions: Each earring approx. 9.8 cm long Weight: Approx. 7.3 grams each A refined pair of Byzantine gold earrings, each con[...]
A fine Burgundian work that has defied the centuries while retaining all its grace and solemnity. Our Saint Bishop in limestone is sculpted in the round. His miter and the clasp of his cope are finely[...]
Charming medieval ring in bronze and glass paste. 1.68 g. Size: 46. The white glass paste with a cut-off structure imitates rock crystal. Uncommon model.Provenance : Collection of Mr C. (Marne) built[...]
Beautiful lime wood sculpture depicts a Virgin of Pity or Pietà. France, Burgundian-Flemish period, late 15th - early 16th century. This theme is not present in the Bible but derives from apocryphal s[...]
A large, two-part, tongue-shaped buckle crudely engraved with a fantastical beast motif. The composition of this beast echoes prehistoric cave paintings or chalk hill compositions in the UK. It was fo[...]
An antique and very rare floortile depicting a grotesque mythical beast drinking with its trunk from a jug carried on its tail. Origin: Flemish or French Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 cm
Rare coffret de mariage gothique, début des années 1400, en bois de noyer, avec des panneaux sculptés avec des fenêtres à lancette simple et double et des panneaux décorés à la détrempe maigre, avec d[...]
Saint Anthony the Hermit in carved stone, in his left hand he holds an open book and in his right hand he leans on a stick and holds a bell on his wrist. The upper part of the head is restored in the [...]
A Medieval silver ring brooch.English, 14th century.Diameter: 2.6cmWeight: 4.1 gramsProvenance: Private English Collection, assembled between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Fragment of a sculpture depicting a human head with schematic features, carved from dense volcanic stone, probably basalt. The face is distinguished by hollow eyes, a protruding nose, and a barely out[...]
Bucket with cylindrical molding, also serving as a portable bronze holy water font, dating from the 15th/16th century, used for sprinkling holy water. Dimensions: Height with handle: 15.5 cm - Height [...]
Arkose gargoyle depicting a fantastical creature, likely a dragon. With a relatively stocky form showing only the bust of the animal, it can be dated to the mid-13th century. The stone used and its st[...]
Lancastrian Supporters’ Collar Comprising Pewter Badges of Esses.English, 15th century.A rare collar composed of twenty-four openwork pewter badges, each in the form of the letter ‘S’, measuring appro[...]
Iron cross, Tuscany, 15th centuryEarly 15th-century wrought iron crossInserted in antique cross capital. (easily removable)Age: 400Provenance: TuscanyDimensions: maximum height with base 58cm maximum [...]
A gold ring set with a medieval hardstone cameo depicting the Adoration of the Magi.Italian, 15th century.Ring size: UK Q / US 8 / EU 57Bezel: 2.2 × 1.7 cmWeight: 4.6 gramsThis remarkable ring feature[...]
A gold Bishop’s ring set with an amethyst pebble. Langobard, Italian, 7th-8th century AD. Ring Size M 1/2 UK / 6.5 US / 53 EU. Ring measurements 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.1cm. Weighs 11.4 grams. A finely crafted[...]
Limestone sculpture, 15th century. Represents the education of the Virgin Mary by Saint Anne. French work, Burgundy, 15th century. Significant traces of polychromy. High period. Height: 73 cm - Length[...]
Our gilded and engraved copper reliquary, parallelepiped in shape and flanked by buttresses at the corners, is topped with a four-sided roof decorated with cut-out leaves. The cylindrical stem receive[...]
We are buyers of key collections, and collectible keys Beaten iron key, 9cm, good condition…. Beautiful heart-shaped ring key, direct forging, solid shank, large rectangular bit with open orifices, on[...]
White stone element carved on top of column worked on the 4 faces. Griffins or winged dragons in symmetry their tails cross and intertwine on the other face and end in the mouth of a head with wild an[...]
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