Lot Essay
A similar medal is illustrated in G.F. Hill and G. Pollard, Renaissance Medals at the National Gallery of Art, London, 1967, plate 486.
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A COLLECTOR
AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER BASIN
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AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER BASIN
PADUA, CIRCA 1600, MAKER'S MARK RAB IN MONOGRAM
Of circular form, the egg-and-dart border enclosing a beaded band, the center set with a boss depicting the Three Graces within a bead and scroll border and enclosed by a tied laurel band, marked under base with town mark struck twice, maker's mark struck twice, with incuse V and with scratch weight 99--197/8in. (50.2cm.) diam.
(90 oz. 10 dwt.)
PADUA, CIRCA 1600, MAKER'S MARK RAB IN MONOGRAM
Of circular form, the egg-and-dart border enclosing a beaded band, the center set with a boss depicting the Three Graces within a bead and scroll border and enclosed by a tied laurel band, marked under base with town mark struck twice, maker's mark struck twice, with incuse V and with scratch weight 99--197/8in. (50.2cm.) diam.
(90 oz. 10 dwt.)
Provenance
Simon Goldschmidt
Daniel Schwob, Caracas, Venezuela
Christie's, New York, October 19, 1982, Lot 175
Daniel Schwob, Caracas, Venezuela
Christie's, New York, October 19, 1982, Lot 175