Lot 268
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A STAINED GLASS ROUNDEL
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A STAINED GLASS ROUNDEL

16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY SOUTH NETHERLANDS

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A STAINED GLASS ROUNDEL
16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY SOUTH NETHERLANDS
Decorated in silver-stain, black and flesh tones with St. James the Greater at the Battle of Clavijo after Heemskeerk (typical minor scratches to glass), lead frame
The roundel approximately 10 in. (25.4 cm.) diam.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

This roundel depicts Santiago at the battle of Clavijo (circa 930 A.D.). The battle against the Saracens had been going badly for the Spanish under King Ramirez of Castile; according to legend, the night before the battle, James had been promised victory in a dream. On the day of the battle, the saint appeared on the field on a white charger and led the rout of the Moorish army.

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