Lot 77
  • 77

Spain or Netherlands, circa 1600

Estimate
500 - 800 EUR
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Description

  • St. Peter
  • patinated bronze plaquette
  • 10 x 7 cm; 4 by 2 3/4  in.

Literature

I. Weber, Deutsche, Niederländische und Französische Renaissanceplaketten, 1500-1650, Munich, 1975, pl. 298, fig. 1043.

Condition

Overall the condition of this plaquette is good with minor wear to the patina and surface dirt consistent with age and handling. There is a knock on the tip of St. Peter's nose. There are some minor oxidation and greening, especially to the back of the plaquette. 
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