Popularized by The Golden Legend of Jacques de Voragine, Antoine, an Egyptian hermit from the 3rd century, retired to the desert to live his faith in poverty and chastity. After resisting the attacks [...]
Rare Templar ring in 'Orichalcum', a mysterious ancient alloy with a reddish composition. A legendary metal in Greece, it is said to have been considered in Atlantis, almost the value of gold. Called [...]
Small modillon in Gothic stone (tuffeau?), carved with foliage, and dating from the end of the 15th century. Two hooks have been installed on the back for hanging on the wall. Nice little piece of hig[...]
Sandstone child sarcophagus from the Vosges Probably from the Merovingian period In 1976 during excavations around the cathedral of Saint die des Vosges identical sarcophagi were found For more inform[...]
Rare 15th century ciborium.
Or pyxis: eucharistic reserve in Christian liturgy. In copper partially engraved and gilded with gold. Cylindrical body whose conical roof is crowned with a cross.
Dimens[...]
This moving Virgin and Child is part of one of the richest bodies of medieval statuary: that of the Virgins in Majesty from the Pyrénées Orientales. From the first decades of the 13th century, the [...]
Beautiful tempera painted wooden panel representing an ermine within an architectural layout typical of the Lombard Renaissance. It was part of the decorative band beneath the coffered ceiling.
Cremo[...]
This half-bust in Istrian stone from the end of the 15th century represents a Virgin of the Annunciation. Cut at waist level, the Virgin rests on a sculpted base. She is represented young, with fine a[...]
A annular brooch ring linking 6 integral hemispherical bosses each decorated with multiple rounded indentations. Tapering D-section pin with 3 transverse grooves near the loop.Very good conditionDiame[...]
Rare and superb pair of cast iron andirons decorated with twisted columns surmounted by a heraldic lion holding a coat of arms decorated with a Templar cross, crowned with a fleur-de-lis shield, the b[...]
A bronze figure of Saint John the Evangelist.
English, 15th century.
Measures 9.2cm high (excluding bronze display stand).
Retains traces of it’s original gilding.
Originally an element from[...]
Domed box, wooden core clad with sheet iron and green fabrics. Iron lock, wrist and hasp, interior with period fabrics (missing). Italy 15th century. No key and some missing sheet metal Bears a 15th c[...]
Stone column base Decorated with gadroons with a fleur-de-lys on each side. Late Middle Ages, early modern period 15th-16th century 25cm side 20cm high
Hard stone statuette from the 14th century, probably St Paul by the sword or sword (instrument of his torture) and the book. Head separated from the body following an old accident, hence some missing [...]
Bronze pot or cauldron from the Middle Ages 13th to 15th century "Normandy" exemplary in the state of use which has reached the present day, usually known in the excavated state. 5 examples listed by [...]
Rare wooden box, called minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychrome remains. In the Middle Ages, the hare was a symbol of fertility, joy and represented the resurrection of [...]
A 14th century Corpus Christi. The statue is missing arms and lower legs and is badly affected by woodworm, but despite the damage, or perhaps partly because of the damage, this statue has an extremel[...]
Pietá, 15th century.
Statuette in gilded silver; Pieta.
Germany, late 15th century.
Height (including the copper base): 9.5 cm.
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Stone statue - Virgin and child Renaissance period (15th-16th centuries)
This remarkable sandstone sculpture, dating from the French Renaissance,
Features the Virgin Mary in a solemn posture. The[...]
I offer you these three Christs, two of which are in cast bronze. Presumably 18th the small and 19th the large. The cross is made of cast copper and dates from medieval times.
Pair of large cast iron andiron landiers from the Gothic period. Human head decoration at the top. Sides with windows and fleur-de-lys. France 15th century.
Haute EpoqueFlanders XVe sVery large cast and turned brass / bronze candlestick or torch (height 29.5cm),composed of a large circular base (diameter 17cm) with an oblique rim, and raised in the hollow[...]
Pair of stylophore lions in red Verona marble.
Northern Italy from the Roman-Gothic period.
Northern Italy 12th 13th century.
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Marcello Anghelem "the animals of the Apulian Romanesque[...]
Rare monolithic well coping pre-Renaissance, probably cut in the 15th century, in Burgundy stone. Its body with its sloping corners is cushioned by ample caves on its square base. Its gap is 65 cm in [...]
A Medieval stirrup ring set with a cabochon garnet.
English, 13/14th century.
Ring size P UK / 7 US.
The bezel measures 1 x 0.8cm.
Weighs 3 grams.
During the Middle Ages, gemstones were[...]
A Medieval stirrup ring set with a cabochon sapphire.
English, 13/14th century.
Ring size S UK / 9 US.
The bezel measures 0.6 x 0.6cm.
Weighs 2 grams.
During the Middle Ages, gemstones [...]
Pair Of Gothic Period Andirons
Superb pair of cast iron andirons decorated with Gothic arcatures, coats of arms with 3 fleurs-de-lis and men's heads.
15th century.
These rare andirons have kept the[...]
TRES BEAU EVEQUE EN BOIS MASSIF DE CHENE.
Rare évêque en bois de chêne. Le personnage, en ronde-bosse, est représenté debout, en train de marcher. La vigueur plastique et la finesse des détails c[...]
Large oak panel, end of the 15th century, circa 1480. Saint Barbara with her palm of martyrs next to her tower of still Gothic architecture with three windows, the third window symbolizing the trinity[...]
This moving Pietà shows the Virgin carrying the lifeless body of her son on her knees. In Germany this type of work is known as "vesperbilds" because of their integration into the liturgy at the tim[...]
A Romanesque limestone waterspout in the form of a lion’s head.
English or French, 12th century.
Measures 19 x 27 cm (including metal display stand).
Provenance; Private Collection, Oxfordshi[...]
An important stone head of a classical emperor.
Northern France, late 12th - early 13th century.
The head measures 32 x 20 x 20cm and 35cm high including its metal display stand.
The stone he[...]
Moorish type pharmacy mortar. 14th or 15th century large format: 10 x 16 cm with 10 ribs, one of which is the handle. One blow hit a small piece of blade and a rib.
Bénitier mural en calcaire du 11eme siècle en forme de coquille St Jacques
avec des marquages
La croix de laile et croix
provient d'une chapelle d'une maison templiere de Dame Damevieres dans[...]
Gothic architectural fragment of a dog's head.XVth Century.Head in stone (presumably an architectural fragment of the exterior of a Gothic church or building) with expressive expression.Provenance: Pr[...]
Italian primitive Aurelius Ambrosius
Primitif italien sujet Aurelius Ambrosius .
Peinture à l'oeuf et fond d'or sur panneau de peuplier .
L'archevêque Saint Ambroise de Milan (Aurelius Ambrosiu[...]
Artisanal workshop for Restoration-Conservation and traditional cleaning of the Lissier Gallery Old, modern and contemporary carpets, tapestries and textiles, also Kilim, trim, textiles, etc. Cleaning[...]
Superb pair of cast iron andirons decorated with Gothic arcatures, fleurettes and fleurs-de-lys, 15th century. These rare andirons have kept their original irons.
This Christ carved from light wood (lime?) presents a serene face with fine, pinched features, carefully combed hair with large side waves. The beard is indicated by small gouge strokes. The flesh is [...]
Wrought iron door knocker of ring shape very nicely twisted, bearing on the middle, the coat of arms of the family, with its threaded fixing rod and plate.
Wooden sculpture representing an apostle holding a book. Sculpture in strong relief, rough back, polychromed wood. Germany late 15th century Missing the feet. Late polychromy. Height: 78 cm (without d[...]
Rare et belle coquille, symbole de purification dès l'Antiquité, jusqu'à sa reintegration dans la symbolique Chrétienne.
Cette pièce peut-être présentée sur un montage transparent ou être sertie dans[...]
Fire steel, composed with the iron striking part and its bronze mounting with a two fingers handle; at the top, a bail which is open, probably the effect of wear. and a beautiful Greek frieze as an [...]
An iconographic gold finger ring with Saint John the Baptist and the Virgin and child.
English, 15th century.
Ring size K UK / 5.25 US.
The bezel has two rectangular panels, one is engraved [...]
A solid silver table spoon From the 15th century Rat tail model Very rare model... With an engraving on one side A crack which can be improved by a goldsmith Otherwise for its age in good condition A [...]
Large leather and iron bound travel chest, very rare in its dimensions
Late 15th century, Northern France
Dimensions: h.103 cm, l. 178 cm, p. 77cm
Our rectangular-shaped chest opens with a rounde[...]
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