319 - Large Medieval Limoges Enamelled Gilt Bronze Saint. Late 12th century A.D. Comprising a flat, tongue-shaped body with a segmented surface with remains of blue and red enamel; above, the head modelled in the half-round with short curly hair, round eyes and a flat nose; two rivet-holes to the body. Cf. Taburet-Delahaye, E. & Boehm, B.D., L' uvre de Limoges, Paris, 1995, p.195; The British Museum, museum number 1854,1212.3; The Walters Art Museum, accession number 44.18 and 44.257. 41.5 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.).

Large Medieval Limoges Enamelled Gilt Bronze Saint. Late 12th century A.D. Comprising a flat, tongue-shaped body with a segmented surface with remains of blue and red enamel; above, the head modelled in the half-round with short curly hair, round eyes and a flat nose; two rivet-holes to the body. Cf. Taburet-Delahaye, E. & Boehm, B.D., L' uvre de Limoges, Paris, 1995, p.195; The British Museum, museum number 1854,1212.3; The Walters Art Museum, accession number 44.18 and 44.257. 41.5 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.