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A MAJAPAHIT TERRACOTTA PIGGY BANK, JAVA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY of stocky form, with upturned ears and pronounced eyebrows, a coi

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Lot 227

A MAJAPAHIT TERRACOTTA PIGGY BANK, JAVA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY of stocky form, with upturned ears and pronounced eyebrows, a coin slit in his back 21cm high; 35cm long Provenance: Property of a late diplomat, probably acquired in the 1980s. For a smaller piggy bank in the Walter-Grounds Collection, USA, see Pratapaditya Pal, Icons of Piety, Images of Whimsy, Los Angeles 1987, p.97, no.62. There is an example in bronze in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, see inv. no. 1987.142.259.

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A RECTANGULAR BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE PERSONIFICATION OF TIME, ITALIAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY rectangular, pierced and adapted to

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Lot 394

A RECTANGULAR BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE PERSONIFICATION OF TIME, ITALIAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY rectangular, pierced and adapted to make a door, the winged old man holding scales over a plinth and an hourglass, to the right an arch 18 x 10cm Provenance: Stefano Bardini (1836-1922), Florence (No.929 according to red painted inventory number to reverse); Sylvia Phyllis Adams (1907-1995); sold Bonhams, London, "The Adams Collection", 23 May 1996, lot 154 *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PLAQUE OF THE TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE, GERMAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY rectangular, Justice, Peace and Abundance riding a cart

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Lot 478

A BRONZE PLAQUE OF THE TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE, GERMAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY rectangular, Justice, Peace and Abundance riding a cart drawn by two lions, Bonham"s and BADA labels to reverse; together with another, the same, with darker patination and perhaps slightly later 7 x 13cm, (2) Provenance (earlier cast): Sylvia Phyllis Adams (1907-1995); sold Bonhams, London, "The Adams Collection", 23 May 1996, part lot 222; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Provenance (second example): Bonham"s, London, 10 December 1997, lot 116; Bernard Kelly, London. Kress No. 457; Molinier 666; Planiscig 457

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE CHRIST CHILD, ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, with internal silhouette above a

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Lot 408

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE CHRIST CHILD, ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, with internal silhouette above a shepherd, the Virgin Mary, oxen and St Joseph gazing on the Holy Infant, flanking farm buildings, an angel with banner announcing the birth above, lacquered gilt surface and protruding pins to reverse 13.5 x 10.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF DIDO FOUNDING CARTHAGE, GERMAN, PROBABLY LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY circular, the queen riding side

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Lot 466

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF DIDO FOUNDING CARTHAGE, GERMAN, PROBABLY LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY circular, the queen riding side saddle accompanied by the King of Libya before two soldiers drawing up plans, their retinue stretching into the middle distance, trees and buildings behind, foliate border, pierced 15.5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* The compositions of this and a companion piece (Coriolanus and the Women, British Museum No. 1937,0210.1 in lead) derive from a woodcut series by Jost Amman (1539-1591), "New Figures from Livy", published in Frankfurt in 1573. Weber 561

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A JAVANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A KINNARA, INDONESIA, 8TH/9TH CENTURY with winged legs, a further wing emerging from his back, wi

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Lot 255

A JAVANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A KINNARA, INDONESIA, 8TH/9TH CENTURY with winged legs, a further wing emerging from his back, with outstretched arms, wearing earrings, necklace and tall headdress, mounted 14cm high Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, thence by descent Kinnaras are celestial deities, part human, part bird, particularly popular in Buddhist South-East Asian art. Along with their female equivalents, kinnaris, they are particularly associated with music. This figure was probably part of a hanging lamp. For a bronze lamp with kinnari figure, see A. J. Bernet-Kempers, "Ancient Indonesian Art", Harvard 1959, pl.115. For a similarly contorted flying Garuda figure from Blora, Central Java, also probably from a lamp, see Jan Fontein, "The Sculpture of Indonesia", Washington 1990, p.249, no.81.

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A LARGE BRONZE PLAQUE OF GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1895-1900 in relief, the reverse cast with Patent Office D

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Lot 488

A LARGE BRONZE PLAQUE OF GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1895-1900 in relief, the reverse cast with Patent Office Design No.248299 registered in 1895 26 x 36cm, 36.5 x 46.5cm including wooden frame *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LION HUNT, VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY oval, signed Valerius Vicentinus; and

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Lot 310

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LION HUNT, VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY oval, signed Valerius Vicentinus; and another in lead; together with a lead medallion, after Valerio Belli, of two female figures making a sacrifice before an altar 7 x 8cm each oval one, the other 4.5cm diameter (3) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bronze: Kress 18; Belli 63; Bange 823 Lead Medallion: Bange 822; Belli 120; Molinier 329

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A BRONZE SILHOUETTE PLAQUE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER DONATELLO, FLORENCE OR PADUA, MID 15TH CENTURY half-length Madonna

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Lot 341

A BRONZE SILHOUETTE PLAQUE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER DONATELLO, FLORENCE OR PADUA, MID 15TH CENTURY half-length Madonna with her head in profile to sinister 7 x 5cm Provenance: Baron Adalbert von Lanna (1836-1909); Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 345; Kress 59; Scaglia II.1; Warren Ashmolean 271

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE HOLY FAMILY WITH ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOUTH GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, St John, a serpent c

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Lot 460

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE HOLY FAMILY WITH ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOUTH GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY rectangular, St John, a serpent cross at his feet, embracing the Child on the Virgin"s lap under a tree, set within a 19th century gilt-bronze frame with foliate scrolls and rocaille and a mask surmount with scroll suspension loop 14 x 12cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 825 related composition

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Lot 412

A SMALL BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A ROMAN EMPEROR, ITALIAN, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY oval, profile bust to sinister, later inscribed on reverse COTTA REX Subalpin Ligur (mistakenly for Marcus Aurelius) 5 x 3.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A MAJAPAHIT PUMICE FIGURE OF A BOY, POSSIBLY KRISHNA, JAVA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY the plump figure with long hair, wearing a neck

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Lot 215

A MAJAPAHIT PUMICE FIGURE OF A BOY, POSSIBLY KRISHNA, JAVA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY the plump figure with long hair, wearing a necklace, holding a head of grain in his left hand, traces of green and black pigment, mounted 14cm high Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, thence by descent For two related figures of boys in bronze, see A. J. Bernet-Kempers, "Ancient Indonesian Art", Harvard 1959, pls.292-293. Bernet-Kempers suggests that these figures were to fulfill the wish for a child, but others have suggested that they are simply representations of the Hindu god Krishna.

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A SMALL DOUBLE SIDED BRONZE MEDALLION, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY canted rectangular and with suspension loop, cast with Biblical

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Lot 331

A SMALL DOUBLE SIDED BRONZE MEDALLION, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY canted rectangular and with suspension loop, cast with Biblical scenes and inscribed ROMA to exergue, moulded rim, 5 x 3cm; together with an arched bronze plaquette cast with a classical female figure, 6 x 3.5cm; and a small silver plaquette, recessed relief roundel of an Evangelist with an angel, 4.5cm diameter (3) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST IN THE DESERT, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY oval, seated on a rock beside trees, the lam

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Lot 414

A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST IN THE DESERT, PROBABLY 18TH CENTURY oval, seated on a rock beside trees, the lamb, book and reed cross at his feet,10 x 7cm; together with a bronze plaquette of St Peter, probably late 18th century, deep relief profile bust to sinister,13 x 11cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PAX OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528) shaped, with SS Anthony the Abbot

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Lot 373

A BRONZE PAX OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528) shaped, with SS Anthony the Abbot and Jerome, She seated, the Child on her left knee, within an arched niche, columns to either side, a cherub seated at the base of each and the Saints standing outside, a scene of the Resurrection above, within an arch supported by cherubs 10 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 443; Kress 133; Scaglia V.13; Warren Wallace 33,34

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A BRONZE-GILT PAX OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST JOSEPH, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), POSSIBLY 16

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Lot 360

A BRONZE-GILT PAX OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD WITH ST JOSEPH, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY shaped, Mary holding the Holy Infant, Joseph behind her left shoulder, integral foliate Renaissance frame with God the Father and a seraph in the pediment, damaged scroll strut to reverse 11.5 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 447-48; Scaglia V.34, V.44; Warren Ashmolean 305-06; The Metropolitan Museum, New York, No. 08.189.2; Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, No. 2015.2

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A BRONZE-GILT MOUNT, ITALIAN, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY quatrefoil, openworked with a bust of St Catherine in a roundel surrounded

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Lot 400

A BRONZE-GILT MOUNT, ITALIAN, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY quatrefoil, openworked with a bust of St Catherine in a roundel surrounded by the foliate foils with shells between 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A PAIR OF BRONZE PLAQUES, FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY rectangular, depicting classical women bathing and in domestic pursuits

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Lot 425

A PAIR OF BRONZE PLAQUES, FRENCH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY rectangular, depicting classical women bathing and in domestic pursuits 8.5 x 20cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST AND OF THE TWO THIEVES, GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528),

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Lot 357

A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST AND OF THE TWO THIEVES, GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Mary Magdalen clutching the foot of the cross before the swooning Virgin and grieving St John surrounded by armed figures 11 x 7.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 454; Kress 147; Scaglia V.12; Warren Ashmolean 298, 299; Warren Wallace 32

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Lot 422

A LEAD PLAQUETTE OF MINERVA, FRENCH, MID 17TH CENTURY oval, profile to sinister, pierced,13 x 10cm; together with a bronze plaquette of Galba VII, circular, inscribed |Galba.VII. L"An. 96 de Jesus C|, 8.5cm diameter (2) Provenance (Galba): Sotheby"s, London, 16 March 1973, part lot 59; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Minerva: Warren Ashmolean 537

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A BRONZE INKPOT IN THE FORM OF AN ELEPHANT, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY with richly ornamented blanket and trap

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Lot 117

A BRONZE INKPOT IN THE FORM OF AN ELEPHANT, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY with richly ornamented blanket and trappings, a hinged opening for a lid (now missing) on its back, ridden by a female figure wearing pointed lotus headdress 11.5cm high Provenance: Property of a late London collector, thence by descent.

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A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, ITALIAN, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY in deep relief, rectangular, the Virgin support

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Lot 404

A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, ITALIAN, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY in deep relief, rectangular, the Virgin supporting the Holy Child standing on a ledge, St John with a lamb to their side, a curtain hung up above 12 x 8cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (1468-1546), LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY rectang

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Lot 315

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (1468-1546), LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY rectangular, with Latin inscription NVNC DIMITTIS SERVVM TVVM DOMINE, sprue patterns on reverse 6.5 x 5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 778; Belli 99

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE, ITALIAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY oval, with half-length facing profiles of a Brigittine and a visiting monk wi

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Lot 402

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE, ITALIAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY oval, with half-length facing profiles of a Brigittine and a visiting monk with the dove of the Holy Spirit between them, on reverse a wreath bordered Latin inscription, translating as: "1619 Month May D. Blasius Bagnuascento of the Order of the Holy Saviour, D. Marian Bon Bonon, (visitor), have placed a foundation stone, and dedicated it to the Holy Spirit" 11 x 13.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS, AFTER Giovanni Giacomo Caraglio (c.1500/1505-1565) oval, a shepherd fol

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Lot 319

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS, AFTER Giovanni Giacomo Caraglio (c.1500/1505-1565) oval, a shepherd followed by two women approach the Holy Family 6.5 x 8.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 924; Warren Ashmolean 264

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LAMENTATION, ROME OR EMILIA ROMAGNA, EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ laid on a winding sheet

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Lot 322

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LAMENTATION, ROME OR EMILIA ROMAGNA, EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ laid on a winding sheet with Mary, the Magdalen, Joseph of Arimathea, St John, Nicodemus and Holy Women behind against trees, rocks, buildings and Calvary in the distance, pierced to corners 10.5 x 7.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 1028; Kress 300; Scaglia VIII.9

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY MID 16TH CENTURY

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Lot 380

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY MID 16TH CENTURY rectangular, figures enthroned with two standing angels on a shallow ledge 6.5 x 5.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 444-45; Kress 143; Scaglia, V.4-5; Warren Wallace 35

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF AN ALLEGORY OF VANITY, PETER FLÖTNER (1485-1523), EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, standing winged fema

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Lot 451

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF AN ALLEGORY OF VANITY, PETER FLÖTNER (1485-1523), EARLY 16TH CENTURY rectangular, standing winged female figure, partially draped and looking in a hand mirror, behind her a horse, beyond a landscape with a tower 6.5 x 4.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 56.1

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, PAGAN, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), 11TH/12TH CENTURY seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, his ha

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Lot 258

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, PAGAN, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), 11TH/12TH CENTURY seated in padmasana on a double lotus throne, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, the domed usnisa with pointed finial 9.5cm Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, acquired in the 1980s. For a larger figure of Buddha in closely related style, see Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. no. 2003.295

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A BRONZE ROUNDEL OF THE OATH OF THE VICTORS FROM THE LIBERATION OF THE ANTWERP CITADEL, AFTER MARTIN DE VOS, PROBABLY 19TH CE

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Lot 448

A BRONZE ROUNDEL OF THE OATH OF THE VICTORS FROM THE LIBERATION OF THE ANTWERP CITADEL, AFTER MARTIN DE VOS, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY after the 1577 original, negotiations between the leaders of the German Mercenaries and Roeck, Bours and Liedekerke 19 x 17.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Charles Avery suggests the maker of the bronze medallions is Jacques Jongheling (1530-1606). For a discussion of the series see Charles Avery, "Studies in European Sculpture" 1981 Weber 709.4; Warren Ashmolean 502

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A JAVANESE BRONZE RICE SHOVEL, INDONESIA, 9TH/10TH CENTURY with scrolling faceted handle and tapered rectangular tray 24cm lo

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Lot 243

A JAVANESE BRONZE RICE SHOVEL, INDONESIA, 9TH/10TH CENTURY with scrolling faceted handle and tapered rectangular tray 24cm long Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, thence by descent For a closely related shovel from the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, see inv. no. 1987.142.179

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A BATTLE SCENE, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY circular,

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Lot 381

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A BATTLE SCENE, AFTER GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY circular, a horseman and riderless horse above a dead horse between to soldiers below the inscription DUBIA FORTUNA, reeded borders, pierced, 6cm diameter; together with a white metal oval plaquette of the Adoration, after Giovanni Giacomo Caraglio (c.1500/1505-1565), probably 19th century, oval, 7 x 8cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Battle Scene: Kress 186; Warren Ashmolean 322. Adoration: Bange 924; Warren Ashmolean 264

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A JAVANESE BRONZE HANGING INCENSE BURNER, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY of bun-shaped form, the domed lid with repousse relie

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Lot 256

A JAVANESE BRONZE HANGING INCENSE BURNER, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY of bun-shaped form, the domed lid with repousse relief flame motifs, twin chain attachments and associated hanging hook 18cm high; 22cm diam. excluding chain Provenance: Property of a late diplomat, thence by descent. For a similar incense burner previously sold in these rooms, see 26 May 2021, lot 131

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A NAYANMAR (SAIVITE SAINT), TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY seated in sattvasana, his hands in

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Lot 90

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A NAYANMAR (SAIVITE SAINT), TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY seated in sattvasana, his hands in anjali mudra, his long hair tied tightly at the back of his head 8.2cm high

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI, VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), PROBABLY 16TH CENTURY the Virgin and Child seat

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Lot 313

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI, VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), PROBABLY 16TH CENTURY the Virgin and Child seated to the right, Joseph stands behind whilst the Magi approach and one kneels, attendants hold three camels behind, a tree to the left and a classical arch, pierced 7 x 5.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 761; Belli 98

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE TRIUMPH OF GALATEA, AFTER GIOVANNI BERNARDI (1496-1553) oval, the central figure, often described a

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Lot 329

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE TRIUMPH OF GALATEA, AFTER GIOVANNI BERNARDI (1496-1553) oval, the central figure, often described as Amphitrite, flanked by tritons and sirens, moulded rim, pierced, 5.5 x 4.5cm; together with a bronze plaquette of The Drunkeness of Silenus, probably 19th century, oval, after a gem, 4 x 5.5cm (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Galatea: Bange 874; Kress 39; Bernardi 1989, p. 236; Scaglia VIII.26; Warren Ashmolean 253; British Museum No. 1915,1216.75 ascribed to Belli

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A FEMALE NUDE, GERMAN SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY a rectangular deep relief of a nude, perhaps Susannah, kneel

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Lot 475

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF A FEMALE NUDE, GERMAN SCHOOL, 17TH CENTURY a rectangular deep relief of a nude, perhaps Susannah, kneeling against a drapery background 12 x 10cm Provenance: Sylvia Phyllis Adams (1907-1995); sold Bonhams, London, "The Adams Collection", 23 May 1996, lot 166; later in the collection of Charles Avery; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Warren Ashmolean 542; Weber 986 (circular)

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF NANDI BULL, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY the vahana of Siva reclining on a rectangular base, wearing bla

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Lot 101

A BRONZE FIGURE OF NANDI BULL, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY the vahana of Siva reclining on a rectangular base, wearing blanket and trappings, a pronounced hump on his back 9.5cm high; 10cm long Provenance: Private collection, England. Acquired Millner Manolatos, London 16th October 2007

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AN ITALIAN BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER DONATELLO (C.1386- 1466), PADUA OR FLORENCE, MID 15TH CENTURY rect

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Lot 345

AN ITALIAN BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER DONATELLO (C.1386- 1466), PADUA OR FLORENCE, MID 15TH CENTURY rectangular excepting a palmette and scroll surmount topped by a suspension loop, the Virgin, half-length, her head turned to the right, holding the Child by his back and legs, a parapet to the front and flanked by a triform and putto torchère either side 12.5 x 8.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 345; Kress 59; Scaglia II.1; Warren Ashmolean 270, 271

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, PROBABLY PADUA, LATE 15TH CENTURY made as a book cover, the Madonna and Child fla

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Lot 354

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, PROBABLY PADUA, LATE 15TH CENTURY made as a book cover, the Madonna and Child flanked by two standing angels and five seraphim above, surrounded by a scroll foliate border with reeded rims and bosses to the corners, pierced 7.5 x 5.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 517; Kress 314-15; Warren Ashmolean 380; Warren Wallace 52

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF AN ALLEGORICAL SCENE WITH A PUTTO, AFTER ANDREA BRIOSCO CALLED IL RICCIO (CIRCA 1470-1532) circular, a

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Lot 355

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF AN ALLEGORICAL SCENE WITH A PUTTO, AFTER ANDREA BRIOSCO CALLED IL RICCIO (CIRCA 1470-1532) circular, a putto with his foot on a prostrate satyr and watering a tree, a large ewer to his side 4.5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 392, 393; Kress 224,225; Scaglia VII.6

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE, GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CE

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Lot 367

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE, GALEAZZO MONDELLA, KNOWN AS MODERNO (1467-1528), PROBABLY EARLY 16TH CENTURY Christ seated on a decorated altar, to the right stands the Virgin with two attendants and to the left is Simeon accompanied by two bearded men 11 x 7.5cm, 21 x 17.5cm including ebonised and gilt wood frame Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 452; Kress 145-46; Scaglia V.9; Warren Ashmolean 300; Warren Wallace 31

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A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY rectangular, with lamb, inscribed NON SUREXI

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Lot 443

A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY rectangular, with lamb, inscribed NON SUREXIT MAJOR, moulded border and suspension loop 11.5 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Of a type often described as Spanish, see Warren Ashmolean 506 for discussion and attribution; Weber 1042; Scaglia XII.8

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ANNUNCIATION, WORKSHOP OF MATTHIAS WALBAUM (1554-1632), 16TH CENTURY rectangular, the angel appeari

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Lot 467

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE ANNUNCIATION, WORKSHOP OF MATTHIAS WALBAUM (1554-1632), 16TH CENTURY rectangular, the angel appearing from the clouds to the left whilst the Virgin turns round from kneeling at her desk 9 x 7cm Provenance: Sotheby"s, London, 16 November 1972, lot 46 *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 412.1

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A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF VENUS AND ADONIS, NETHERLANDISH, EARLY 17TH CENTURY Cupid supporting the dying Adonis, Venus mourn

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Lot 439

A BRONZE-GILT PLAQUETTE OF VENUS AND ADONIS, NETHERLANDISH, EARLY 17TH CENTURY Cupid supporting the dying Adonis, Venus mourning behind and the boar escaping to the right of the woods of background 12 x 9.5cm Provenance: Sylvia Phyllis Adams (1907-1995); sold Bonhams, London, "The Adams Collection", 23 May 1996, lot 218, where noted: |The plaquette appears to make an unpublished pair with one showing "Venus taking Leave of Adonis" in the Museum at Troppau, that Weber ascribes to a follower of Paul van Vianen, probably on the basis of its similarity in subject, treatment and style to a rectangular plaque in Utrecht (Weber 943), with monogrammed signature and dated 1612.|; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 992

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A BRONZE ESCUTCHEON, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY of openwork drop shape, with adorsed winged horses at the top, mounted 17

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Lot 142

A BRONZE ESCUTCHEON, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY of openwork drop shape, with adorsed winged horses at the top, mounted 17 x 13cm

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE DEPOSITION, AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA SCULTORI (1503-1575), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY arched rectangular, f

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Lot 410

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE DEPOSITION, AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA SCULTORI (1503-1575), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY arched rectangular, figures at the base of the cross, with the ladder leaning on it 11.5 x 7.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 971; Scaglia IX.20; Warren Ashmolean 348

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LAST SUPPER, WORKSHOP OF MATTHIAS WALBAUM (1554-1632), 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ"s hand rais

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Lot 469

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE LAST SUPPER, WORKSHOP OF MATTHIAS WALBAUM (1554-1632), 16TH CENTURY rectangular, Christ"s hand raised in blessing, the disciples crowded in an oval, including John slumped forward towards Him, in a columned room 9.5 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Weber 412.6

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A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA, WESTERN DECCAN, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY the four-armed goddess seated in lalitasana on a lotus th

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Lot 73

A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA, WESTERN DECCAN, INDIA, 18TH CENTURY the four-armed goddess seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, her diminutive lion vahana at her feet 8cm high

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF HOPE, 19TH CENTURY rectangular, relief perhaps after a French Renaissance model of the personification

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Lot 489

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF HOPE, 19TH CENTURY rectangular, relief perhaps after a French Renaissance model of the personification as a young woman holding a caduceus and leaning against an anchor, applied suspension loop 17 x 6cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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Lot 388

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE COMMEMORATING LIPPA ARIOSTI, ITALIAN, POSSIBLY 16TH CENTURY oval, profile bust to sinister of a young woman, with inscription LIPA ARIO STA, reverse (rubbed) of four figures, inscribed in border DIGNIOR DICANDA. 7 x 6cm; together with a bronze plaquette of Macchiavelli, probably 19th century, circular, bust, "Nicolaus Macchiavellius" inscribed on border, the reverse relief of a serpent rising from bushes, 7cm diameter (2) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Lippa Ariosti: see The Metropolitan Museum, New York, No. 1986.319.66. Lippa (or Filippa) Ariosti (d.1347), a Bolognese noblewoman, was the mistress (and later wife) of Obizzo III d"Este, Marquis of Ferrara.

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A BRONZE PLAQUE OF MOSES, ATTRIBUTED TO VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY oval, depicting Moses with a staff e

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Lot 316

A BRONZE PLAQUE OF MOSES, ATTRIBUTED TO VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), 16TH / 17TH CENTURY oval, depicting Moses with a staff entwined with a snake, moulded rim, pierced 9 x 7cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Compare Bange 792, showing similar male figure with female, Aesculapius with Hygienia; Belli 82

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF CHRIST APPEARING TO THE APOSTLES, ITALIAN, MID 16TH CENTURY arched rectangular, Christ flanked by ten

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Lot 395

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF CHRIST APPEARING TO THE APOSTLES, ITALIAN, MID 16TH CENTURY arched rectangular, Christ flanked by ten apostles beneath a triumphal arch inscribed |PAX VOBIS| 10.5 x 6.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Kress 391, where noted the plaquette was evidently intended for use in a Pax.

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER DONATELLO (C.1386- 1466), FLORENCE OR PADUA, PROBABLY LATE 15TH CENTURY rec

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Lot 343

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, AFTER DONATELLO (C.1386- 1466), FLORENCE OR PADUA, PROBABLY LATE 15TH CENTURY rectangular, the half-length Madonna, her head in profile, gazing on the Holy Child she holds in relief against a black lacquered ground, with step moulded rim 9 x 7cm Provenance: Sotheby"s, London, 2 December 1969, lot 96; Bernard Kelly, London. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 345; Kress 59; Scaglia II.1; Warren Ashmolean 271

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE, ATTRIBUTED TO PAOLO (1572-1635) AND FRANCESCO (1573-1610) DE LEVIS, 17TH CENTURY of God the Father holdin

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Lot 356

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE, ATTRIBUTED TO PAOLO (1572-1635) AND FRANCESCO (1573-1610) DE LEVIS, 17TH CENTURY of God the Father holding the cross, in an integral frame cast with scrolls and cherub heads, pierced 9 x 8cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Scaglia IX.15; Charles Avery, "Joseph De Levis and Company, Renaissance Bronze Founders in Verona", London, 2016, No. 62

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF ARIADNE ON NAXOS, MASTER IO.F.F., PROBABLY SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY circular, seated Ariadne flanked by

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Lot 336

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF ARIADNE ON NAXOS, MASTER IO.F.F., PROBABLY SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY circular, seated Ariadne flanked by Bacchic revellers and a satyr 5cm diameter Provenance: Baron Adalbert von Lanna (1836-1909); Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Bange 648; Kress 97; Scaglia VI.7; Warren Ashmolean 277; Warren Wallace 42

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, 19TH CENTURY after a 16th century Venetian model, oval, flanked by two angels and

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Lot 385

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD, 19TH CENTURY after a 16th century Venetian model, oval, flanked by two angels and two further supporting a crown, pierced 14.5 x 11cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography*

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A BRONZE PLAQUE OF THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY square, the Holy

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Lot 318

A BRONZE PLAQUE OF THE ADORATION OF THE SHEPHERDS, AFTER VALERIO BELLI (C.1468-1546), PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY square, the Holy Family to the right, the shepherds arriving from the right, all before classical buildings, moulded border 6.5cm Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Cast from one of Belli"s rock crystal panels in the "Medici Chest" (Pitti Palace, Florence, Uffizi Inv. Gem 1921 no. 505) Belli 29

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A BRONZE PORTRAIT MEDAL OF ANTOINE PERRENOT DE GRANVELLE (1517-1586), AFTER LEONE LEONI (C.1509-1590), PROBABLY SECOND HALF 1

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Lot 423

A BRONZE PORTRAIT MEDAL OF ANTOINE PERRENOT DE GRANVELLE (1517-1586), AFTER LEONE LEONI (C.1509-1590), PROBABLY SECOND HALF 16TH CENTURY bust to dexter, holding his crozier below the inscription ANTON PERRENOT EPI A TREBATEN, the reverse with The Earthly Paradise, a unicorn at a mountain spring surrounded by wild animals under the inscription CAETERIS·AEQVE·AC·SIBI· (For others as for him) 9.5cm diameter Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Cardinal Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle, (1517-1586), according to Hugh Trevor Roper, was "the dominating Imperial statesman of the whole century… the greatest private collector of his time, the friend and patron of Titian and Leoni and many other artists" ("Princes and Artists, Patronage and Ideology at Four Habsburg Courts 1517-1633", London, 1976, p.112). The illustration on the reverse refers to Granvelle"s ambition to clean the Christian church from |Protestant contamination| (Attwood, p.103). Attwood 31; Toderi Vannel 61

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A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF WINGED PUTTI, CIRCLE OF CRISTOFORO DI GEREMIA (1410-1476), ROME, MID 15TH CENTURY oblong, with five put

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Lot 320

A BRONZE PLAQUETTE OF WINGED PUTTI, CIRCLE OF CRISTOFORO DI GEREMIA (1410-1476), ROME, MID 15TH CENTURY oblong, with five putti at play, 4.5 x 8cm; together with a bronze medallion of a chariot, Northern Italian, late 15th century apparently Minerva driving her chariot straight towards us, inscribed to exergue BRVC, 5 x 5.5cm; and a fragmentary plaquette, Italian, 15th/16th century, rectangular, a frieze of putti, 2.5 x 7cm (3) Provenance: Collection of Alfred Spero (1886-1973), London, from whom acquired by Bernard Kelly between 1967-1969. *See lot 309 for Introduction to the Bernard Kelly Collection and Selected Bibliography* Exhibited (Winged Putti): Detroit November 18, 1958 - January 4, 1959, "Decorative Arts of the Renaissance 1400-1600", catalogue No.324 Winged Putti: Bange 299; Kress 361; Scaglia II.4; Warren Ashmolean 376 Chariot: Bange 630-3; Scaglia IV.4; Warren Ashmolean 377

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