Furniture & Works of Art - 1st July 2015
Lot 132
A mid 16th century German gilt bronze plaque
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400
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Description
A mid 16th century German gilt bronze plaque, engraved with the standing figure of Pride (Hoffar) flanked by a horse and a peacock, from a series of the seven deadly sins, perhaps a side of a casket or box, 8.5 x 12.5cm, in a ripple moulded wood frame.
Similar images of 'Hoffar' can be found on 16th century engravings by George Pencz and Hans Burgkmair the Elder.