Lot 38
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The front of a chasuble of crimson velvet cut with a design of pomegranates, the orphery worked in coloured silks with The Crucifixion, Christ with the Lamb of God above, the swooning Virgin surrounded by holy women at the foot of the Cross, with Saints Peter and Paul on either side, and two saints below--the velvet Venetian, mid 15th century, the orphery German, third quarter of the 15th century (worn with some reworking)
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The front of a chasuble of crimson velvet cut with a design of pomegranates, the orphery worked in coloured silks with The Crucifixion, Christ with the Lamb of God above, the swooning Virgin surrounded by holy women at the foot of the Cross, with Saints Peter and Paul on either side, and two saints below--the velvet Venetian, mid 15th century, the orphery German, third quarter of the 15th century (worn with some reworking)

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The front of a chasuble of crimson velvet cut with a design of pomegranates, the orphery worked in coloured silks with The Crucifixion, Christ with the Lamb of God above, the swooning Virgin surrounded by holy women at the foot of the Cross, with Saints Peter and Paul on either side, and two saints below--the velvet Venetian, mid 15th century, the orphery German, third quarter of the 15th century (worn with some reworking)
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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.

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