WORKSHOP OF STEFANO MODERNO, 16TH CENTURY

Details

A RECTANGULAR BRONZE PLAQUE OF HERCULES AND THE NEMEAN LION
WORKSHOP OF STEFANO MODERNO, 16TH CENTURY
In a rectangular gilt-bronze frame; together with: a gilt-bronze applique in the form of a male pilgrim, Italian, 16th century, on a modern Perspex base; and two gilt-bronze medals depicting Charles I of England and cardinal Richelieu, 17th century, after G, Dupré
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.); 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.); 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm.) and 2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) respectively (4)

Provenance

The plaque of Hercules and the Nemean lion: The Robert Strauss Collection; Christie's, London, 3 May 1977, lot 26 and then acquired from David Peel & Co., London.
The male pilgrim acquired from David Peel & Co., London.
The medal of cardinal Richelieu acquired from Yvonne Ffrench, London, January 1981.