Sale 6066
London
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15 December 1998
Price realised
GBP 17,250
Estimate
A COPPER ALLOY CANDLESTICK IN THE FORM OF A LION NORTH WEST EUROPEAN, 13TH OR 14TH CENTURY Nicks. 4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) high
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Literature
Bangs 1995, no. 3 COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: Amsterdam 1986, p. 76, no. 98 Baur 1996, pp. 46-47, nos. 14-18 Caspall 1987, p. 75, fig. 125 Falke & Meyer 1965, pp. 143-202 Frankfurt, 1987-88, p. 88, nos. 22-23 Rotterdam 1994, pp. 88-89
This solid-cast candlestick in the shape of a lion is reminiscent in both form and finish of contemporary aquamaniles. Although these were manufactured throughout Europe, this piece strongly resembles English depictions of lions and leopards which, when combined with the fact that the present piece was found in England, makes it highly likely that it is, itself, of English origin.
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