Lot 371
  • 371

A Netherlandish wrought iron tower cross with fleur-de-lis, probably North Brabant late Gothic, 15th / 16th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • cross: 175cm. high, 139cm. wide., socle: 44cm. high, 25cm. wide, 25cm. deep.
mounted on an octogonal carved limestone socle

Provenance

With collection Baron Van den Bogaerde, Kasteel Heeswijk.

Literature

Museum van Gerwen-Lemmens. Schatkamer van de Kempen, Valkenswaard 1981, p. 111, ill. 62.

Condition

In overall good condition considering age and use. There is some typical surface damage due to corrosion. There are some smaller losses to the (tips of the) ornaments. Minor warping to the arms and ornaments. Minor weathering, some small chips and fissures to the sandstone foot.
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