Sale 5898
London
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2 December 1997
Price realised
GBP 1,150
Estimate
A FRAGMENTARY CARVED STONE HEAD OF A MONK Irish, 12th or 13th century Damages, especially to the left side of the face. 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high
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The present head is closely comparable to another Irish head of a monk offered at Sotheby's, 20 April 1989, lot 15.
Pre-Lot Text
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