The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 445
Catherine of Braganza
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £350
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Description
Catherine of Braganza, uniface silver portrait medallet, c. 1662, believed from a model by Abraham Simon, probably made for insertion into jewellery, her draped bust left, hair tied back in net and falling in ringlets, 15.5 x 14mm (MI 492/117, illus.). A delightful small portrait, very fine and extremely rare.
Provenance: Bt. Spink.