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Lot 1353 Dα

AN EARLY 13TH CENTURY LIMOGES CAST COPPER CRUCIFIX

Auction 1020 - overview Cologne
16.11.2013, 00:00 - Ols Masters incl. The Rau Collection for UNICEF
Estimate: 8.000 € - 10.000 €
Result: 18.300 € (incl. premium)
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AN EARLY 13TH CENTURY LIMOGES CAST COPPER CRUCIFIX

Copper, losses to the enamel, Limoges early 13th C.
The enamel partially lost, with wear. Mounted to a wooden plaque covered with velvet. Height 18.5 cm, width 11.7 cm.

An early 13th century Limoges cast copper crucifix. Cast and engraved, with remains of gilding, and enamel. A separately worked Corpus crucified with four nails, the head held aloft and crowned, the perizonium with enamel inlays. Mounted to a corresponding cross decorated with vines and engravings.

Provenance

Bernhard Wicki collection, Munich.