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French, in 13th century style — Autel portatif
French, in 13th century style

Autel portatif

A portable altar crafted in the French 13th century style, composed of gilt-bronze, gilt-copper, and onyx materials. The work exemplifies medieval religious craftsmanship and decorative metalwork.

Medium
gilt-bronze, gilt-copper and onyx

🔨 Auction Lot

Tableaux, Dessins, Sculptures 1300-1900

November 3, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 3

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French, in 13th century style, Autel portatif

A portable altar crafted in the French 13th century style, composed of gilt-bronze, gilt-copper, and onyx materials. The work exemplifies medieval religious craftsmanship and decorative metalwork.

Medium
gilt-bronze, gilt-copper and onyx
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Onyx, 13th Century, Portable Altar, French, Gilt Bronze, Medieval