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Lot 369

A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Hitler Youth song book. Soft cover with German text ' The Sun Never Goes Down On Us ' and dated 1934 to the first page. Measures approx 14x10cm.

Lot 31

A WWI First World War US United States 1917 P17 M1917 Remington / Enfield rifle bayonet. Hooked pommel with working press stud, ribbed wooden grip, crossguard with muzzle ring and the long fulled blade marked to the ricasso 1917 with US flaming grenade insignia., black leather scabbard and frog. Measures; 58cm.

Lot 281

A 19th Century First Anglo-Afghan War medal - Pte Francis Moore of the 40th Regiment for Ghuznee & Cabul. The obverse shows the head of Queen Victoria facing left and the reverse inscribed 'GHUZNEE CABUL', each within a separate laurel wreath, surmounted by a single crown and with the year 1842 below.

Lot 314

A WWI First World War British Infantry bugle. Typical form of copper construction with brass banding. Measures approx 28cm.

Lot 21

WWI First & WWII Second World War medal group belonging to one 2296 Private A. Hill of the Gloucester Regiment. Comprising: 1914-15 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal (all impressed 2296 Pte A. Hill. Glouc. R). Along with his Second World War 1939-45 Star and War Medal. All with ribbons. The group also includes his ID tags and some other items. Consigned from the family. 

Lot 68

A WWI First World War British 1st Volunteer Battalion - The Queens Regiment silver cap badge. The badge depicting the Paschal lamb standing upon a title scroll with a banner over its shoulder. Two lugs to verso.

Lot 402

A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German non-combatant war merit cross. A First Class example depicting the Maltese Cross with a central wreathed mobile Swastika with pin to verso.Note; from a large private collection of militaria. Due to the nature of the items, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to condition / originality / authenticity prior to bidding. All lots remains sold strictly 'as is' irrespective of any description. 

Lot 274

A WWI First World War Imperial German Empire Weimar era flag. Typical form with tricolour panels and faint German markings to the seam. Measures approx 85x140c.

Lot 391

A WWI First World War British 1913 pattern SMLE / Lee Enfield rifle No. 3 MK1 sword bayonet and wooden trench club with a lead weighted head. A Remington made example stamped 3 17 Remington 1913 and C3 A to the opposing side. Measures approx 55cm.

Lot 39

An original WWI First World War period Swedish M1896 pattern rifle bayonet. The bayonet having a hollow pommel with flat locking stud, chequered grip, muzzle ring and backward facing quillon. The ricasso stamped with the Swedish Royal Acceptance Crown and numbers 991. The blade housed in a steel scabbard with leather holster. Knife measures approx 32cm.

Lot 77

An original WWI First World War British 18 Pounder Artillery ( inert ) shrapnel shell. The shell with a copper driving band to the lower portion and fuse to the top. Measures approx 30cm.

Lot 148

A WWI First World War RFC Royal Flying Corps and WWII Second World War RAF Royal Air Force uniform cloth ' wing ' patches. Typical form with Kings Crowns above the embroidered RFC and RAF letters between stylized wings.

Lot 18

A 19th Century First Anglo-Afghan War medal for Candahar. The obverse shows the head of Queen Victoria facing left and the reverse inscribed ' CANDAHAR 1842 ' within a laurel wreath, surmounted by a crown. Suspended on original ribbon.

Lot 271

A WWI First World War German Ersatz (substitute) rifle bayonet. Pressed still grip, crossguard with muzzle ring and a single edges straight blade housed within a steel scabbard with leather frog. Measures approx 38cm.

Lot 278

A WWI First World War Imperial German / Prussian Army Medical Officers field cap. White the red piping, a red stitch cross and a black and white metal cockade.

Lot 162

Two contemporary WWI First World War medal cases designed to hold the 1914-15 Star, Victory Medal and British War medal. One further able to contain a bronze death plaque by lifting out the top layer.

Lot 63

HMS Malaya - a bronze roundel depicting the ship's emblem, with Latin motto ' Mallum Fero Malis' to the base. Depicting a lion, with a rope-twist surround, the ship's name to top. Measures approx.16cm diameter. HMS Malaya was one of five Queen Elizabeth class battleships built for the Royal Navy during the 1910s. Shortly after commissioning in early 1916, she participated in the Battle of Jutland of the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet. In the Second World War, Malaya served mostly in escort duties in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. She was withdrawn from service at the end of 1944, and sold for scrap in 1948.

Lot 297

A WWI First World War era military issue trench whistle by J. Hudson & Co of Birmingham. Broad arrow marked, with number 973-7001. Along with similar period Sondig of India made whistle. 

Lot 129

A WWI First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force oliver pattern leather belt with brass snape buckle. Measures approx 95cm.

Lot 40

A WWI First World War Imperial German Army / Prussian M15 pickelhaube uniform helmet. Leather construction with nickel / metal front plate displaying a spread-winged eagle on the coat of arms and metal spike to the top.

Lot 356

Boer War & WWI First World War medal group from the Cooke family. Comprising:- Edward VII South Africa Medal (impressed 89290 Bomb. F. Cooke RFA) with clasps for South Africa 1902 and South Africa 1901- Victoria South Africa Medal (impressed 89290 A. Br. F. Cooke 8th Batt RFA) with clasps Witterbergen, Transvaal, and Cape Colony. - WWI 1914-15 Star (impressed 88661 Gnr. F. Cooke RFA)- WWI War Medal (impressed 8355 A. W. O. CL2 J. Cooke RAAll lacking ribbons. 

Lot 217

A collection of assorted First and Second World War miliaria to include; Bull Head can opener, 105mm cannon in the form of a cigarette lighter, webbing belt, 45 ACP magazine, musket powder flask and more.

Lot 127

Two Soviet Russian Commemorative Space exploration medals comprising one to mark the 40th Anniversary of the first launch of space shuttle Sputnik in 1957 an the other to mark to 40th Anniversary of the first launch of a human into orbit in 1961. Both within their original cases.

Lot 118

A WWI First World War British 1913 pattern SMLE / Lee Enfield rifle No. 3 MK1 sword bayonet. The bayonet having a hooked steel pommel with working push / release stud, wooden grip and cross guard with muzzle ring. The ricasso marked for Winchester makers 12-16 W 1913 and British Army acceptance mark to opposing side. Brown leather frog stamped CLIFF WALSAW 89. Measures approx 58cm.

Lot 48

Two WWI First World War Imperial German Army inert hand grenades comprising; Model 17 ' Eierhandgranate ' / Egg Hand Grenade and Turtle / disc grenade.

Lot 23

A WWI First World War Imperial German Army (inert) fragmentation bomb. Cast segmented body with fuse housing at front and cylindrical body extending to the rear with riveted sheet metal fins attached. Measures approx 30cm.

Lot 326

An original WWI First World War British Army inert No. 5 mills bomb / hand grenade. Typical form with pin and firing lever present. The screw in base plug marked No. 5.I with 1916 date and makers mark for J.P & S.W.

Lot 143

An original WWI First World War era 1907 pattern Lee Enfield sword bayonet. The bayonet having a hooked steel pommel with working push / release stud, wooden grip and cross guard with muzzle ring. The ricasso marked with Kings crown and 1907 date. Housed in a steel and leather wrapped scabbard. Measures approx 58cm.

Lot 273

An original WWI First World War period Swedish M1896 pattern rifle bayonet. The bayonet having a hollow pommel with flat locking stud, chequered grip, muzzle ring and backward facing quillon. The ricasso stamped with makers EJ AB for Eskilstuna Iron Manufacture Company with the Swedish Royal Acceptance Crown and numbers 648. The blade housed in a steel scabbard with leather holster. Knife measures approx 32cm.

Lot 132

A WWI First World War Imperial German Army Machine Gunners uniform sleeve patch badge. White metal side profile of a machine gun mounted to a field grey woolen patch.

Lot 282

A WWI First World War Italian M1891 Carcano bolt action rifle bayonet. Hooked pommel with working press stud mechanism, wooden grip secured to the tang with rivets and a cross guard with muzzle ring. The ricasso marked TERNI inside an oval. Housed within a steel scabbard. Measured approx 43cm.

Lot 49

A large collection of assorted vintage Concorde memorabilia to include; large scale model, gentleman's silk tie, Davenport plates, prints signed by Terry Harrison and David J Lawrence, travel / holiday brochures, Evening Post and Western Daily Press newspaper and souvenir magazine, postcards, First Day Cover stamps, Concorde over Bristol 2003 greeting card, diecast models, VHS films, Brian Trubshaw book and other inflight souvenirs and gifts.

Lot 361

WWI First World War letter opener ' From The Teak Of HMS Valiant, 1916.' HMS Valiant was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship of the British Royal Navy. She was laid down at the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan on 31 January 1913 and launched on 4 November 1914. She was completed in February 1916.

Lot 64

An original WWI First World War Imperial German army SG 98/05 ' Butcher ' rifle bayonet. The blade marked for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen and dated 1918 (date slightly illegible). Hooked steel pommel with press release button, ribbed wooden grips and a forward back facing quillon. Within a period leather and steel scabbard, with original leather frog. Measures approx; 52cm long in total.

Lot 74

A WWI First World War British (inert) 6 Pounder Hotchkiss cannon cartridge shell. The shell with black painted projectile, driving band and cartridge case with various inspection marks to the base. Measures approx 49cm.

Lot 290

A WWI First World War period French Infantry M15 steel combat Adrian helmet. Steel construction with split pin ' comb ' and ' flaming grenade ' badge to the front. Distinctive seam around the brim and original liner and chin strap present.

Lot 120

An original WWI First World War Robbins of Dudley made British Army trench combat knife / push dagger. Alloy hilt with large hole for knuckles having ' Robbins Dudley ' etched to the grip. The straight back, single edged blade housed in a brown leather scabbard. Measures approx 24cm.

Lot 348

A WWI First World War British Army inert No. 5 MKI mills bomb / hand grenade in the form of a table lamp. Tested as working. Measures approx 23cm.

Lot 306

A pair of bookends fashioned from two WWI First World War artillery shell fuses. Each mounted atop a custom made brass body, loose-mounted into wooden blocks. Measures approx: 23cm tall.

Lot 434

A WWI First World War medal pair awarded to one 28420 Private S. McIntyre of the Northumberland Fusiliers, comprising his Victory Medal and War medal - both with original ribbons. Also includes two pre-war singing medals (one hallmarked silver, dated 1930). 

Lot 338

A collection of WWI First and WWII Second World War flare cartridges, x2 1945 dated signal tins, x2 parachute flares and launch tube.

Lot 237

Medals - a collection of assorted unrelated medals and similar items to include: a WWI First World War medal to one 29579 Private JS Edwards of the Royal Scots (with partial box of issue present), several Russian medals with enamel emblems, and others. 

Lot 91

A WWI First World War French Army regimental trumpet. The front of the bell marked ' HCRS Concours Membre Du Jury ' and for Paris makers COUESNON & CIE. Measures approx 49cm.

Lot 452

A collection of sixteen boxed Gilbow Exclusive First Editions die-cast buses/coaches including Bedford OB British Rail, AEC Regal British Railways, Bedford Vega Premier Watford, AEC Regal Windover Timpsons, Bedford OB Coach, AEC RF Class Metrobus etc (all 1:76 scale)

Lot 465

A collection of boxed Gilbow Exclusive First Editions die-cast buses/coaches including a Bristol Panorama Elite Southern National, Plaxton Royal blue Panorama Elite, Bristol Rell Western National, Plaxton Grey Green coach, Plaxton South West National Express etc (two unboxed)

Lot 476

A collection of sixteen boxed Gilbow Exclusive First Editions die-cast buses/coaches including Bedford OB Premier Watford Coach, Leyland Bere Regis Duple Coach, Bristol MW Coach, Bedford OB Devon General, Bedford Southern National Coach, Bedford SB Greenslades Super Vega etc (all 1:76 scale)

Lot 487

A collection of ten boxed Gilbow Exclusive First Editions die-cast buses/coaches (1:76 scale) including DSM signle door London Sightseeing coach, RMA East London Routemaster, Fleetline Shillibeer Omnibus, Leyland Titan Go Whippet, Leyland Titan 2 door Blue Triangle etc

Lot 910

A collection of six china Fairings including "A Mouse! A Mouse!", "Shall we sleep first or how?" etc.

Lot 1089

Ten albums of first day covers dating from 1960's- 80's

Lot 308

A hallmarked silver goblet "To commemorate the 600th Anniversary of the granting of the first letters to The Girdlers Company by King Edward III", weight 248g

Lot 416

A collection of sixteen boxed Gilbow Exclusive First Editions die-cast buses/coaches including an AEC Duple Coach, Bedford OS Royal Blue Coach, Bedford SB Duple Vega, Bedford OB Bere Regis, Bedford OB Western National, Bristol Southern National Bus etc (all 1:76 scale)

Lot 304

A part series of Japanese Meji period colour woodblock prints produced in August 1877 to coincide with opening of Japan's first National Insdustrial Exposition prints include: collecting ice, bear hunting, producing arrowroot, batching Salmon, selling fish, charcoal burning, whale catching, soy manufacturing, sugar from beginning to end etc (pencil annotations in English to reverse) (1 bag - Q) all unframed 

Lot 358

Equestrian InterestFrederick Albert Clark (1869-1954) Pen Y Lan Minister, Winner of First Prize Ladies Hack Class Cardiff Show, 1907oil on canvas, 49 x 60cm signed and dated 1907 lower right, gilt framed and titled on mount Artist's label verso 

Lot 9066

Adolf Hitler - Hermann Sturhahn - signierte Erstausgabe von "Mein Kampf" "Mein Kampf" Band 1 ("Eine Abrechnung") in der seltenen Erstausgabe von 1925 mit beschädigtem Schutzumschlag. Franz Eher Nachf. München 1925, 392 S. mit Plakatanhang. Im Deckel das Exlibris von Hermann Sturhahn, auf dem ersten Vorsatzblatt ein Exlibris von Adolf Hitler, auf dem zweiten Blatt Briefmarken mit Sonderstempel "München - Hauptstadt der Bewegung", auf dem dritten die eigenhändige Tintensignatur "Adolf Hitler - München den 21/Mai 1926". Ein interessantes frühes Exlibris Hitlers, möglicherweise ein erstes Entwurfsexemplar. Adolf Hitler - Hermann Sturhahn - a signed first edition of "Mein Kampf" Adolf Hitler - Hermann Sturhahn - a signed first edition of "Mein Kampf""Mein Kampf" Band 1 ("Eine Abrechnung") in der seltenen Erstausgabe von 1925 mit beschädigtem Schutzumschlag. Franz Eher Nachf. München 1925, 392 S. mit Plakatanhang. Im Deckel das Exlibris von Hermann Sturhahn, auf dem ersten Vorsatzblatt ein Exlibris von Adolf Hitler, auf dem zweiten Blatt Briefmarken mit Sonderstempel "München - Hauptstadt der Bewegung", auf dem dritten die eigenhändige Tintensignatur "Adolf Hitler - München den 21/Mai 1926". Ein interessantes frühes Exlibris Hitlers, möglicherweise ein erstes Entwurfsexemplar. Condition: II +

Lot 9314

Artillerie-Regiment 168 - Nachlass von Batteriechef Oberleutnant Wolf Abel (1920 - 1943) Wehrpass (Musterungsvermerk 4. Art. Regt. 23, 8.4.37), Portraitfoto, Erkennungsmarke, Urkunde EK 1 (27.8.1941), Heldentod-Urkunde mit OU des Regimentskommandeurs Klein-Benne (21.5.1943), Feldpostbrief an Vater Oberstltnt. a. D. Johannes Abel (ehem. Adjutant in Ost-Afrika), Handskizze eines russischen 52t-Panzerkampfwagens, Vernehmungsbericht von Überläufern, 5 Seiten handschriftliches Kriegstagebuch Mai 1940, Tagesbefehl der 68. Infanterie-Division, Ostern 1942, kyrillischer Flugzettel, der Russen zum Überlaufen auffordert etc. Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Artillery Regiment 168 - the estate of Battery Commander First Lieutenant Wolf Abel (1920 - 1943) Artillery Regiment 168 - the estate of Battery Commander First Lieutenant Wolf Abel (1920 - 1943)Wehrpass (Musterungsvermerk 4. Art. Regt. 23, 8.4.37), Portraitfoto, Erkennungsmarke, Urkunde EK 1 (27.8.1941), Heldentod-Urkunde mit OU des Regimentskommandeurs Klein-Benne (21.5.1943), Feldpostbrief an Vater Oberstltnt. a. D. Johannes Abel (ehem. Adjutant in Ost-Afrika), Handskizze eines russischen 52t-Panzerkampfwagens, Vernehmungsbericht von Überläufern, 5 Seiten handschriftliches Kriegstagebuch Mai 1940, Tagesbefehl der 68. Infanterie-Division, Ostern 1942, kyrillischer Flugzettel, der Russen zum Überlaufen auffordert etc. Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Condition: II

Lot 243

Rare, First figure issued in the HN seriesdesigned by Charles Vyse. Back signed "C. Vyse 1913"Hand written title, artist signature and Potted by Doulton & Co. in green. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: C. VyseIssued: 1915Dimensions: 7.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good.

Lot 59

Miguel Cabrera (Antequera de Oaxaca, Mexico, 1715 / 1720 - Mexico, 1768)"Saint Joseph and Child"Nun's shield. Oil on copper. Signed.11,7 x 9 cm.The LACMA in Los Angeles, has a nun’s badge in its collection by the Mexican painter Francisco Martínez (Mexico, 1687-1758) dated circa 1750, with the central theme of The Annunciation surrounded by Saints. (Inv. M.2015.142.1)As Professor Ilona Katzew, Curator and Head of the Latin American Art Department at the LACMA in Los Angeles, notes with respect to these nun’s shields:"This small-scale painting is a badge worn by nuns of the Order of the Immaculate Conception (also known as Conceptionists) in Mexico as part of their dress. Painted badges originated in Mexico in response to religious reforms introduced by the archbishop Francisco Manso y Zúñiga (ruled 1629-1635), who attempted to curtail the luxury and privilege of the convent lifestyle. He forbade nuns to wear shields made of gold, precious stones, and enamel. The nuns circumvented this rule by commissioning shields painted on copper or parchment, and set into frames made of tortoiseshell. Many of the badges were painted by the best artists of the day."This genre of devotional art was widespread during the 17th and 18th centuries in Spain and the New Hispanic world.They tended to be small pictures painted or embroidered with religious scenes, which nuns wore on their chests as they took their vows.It is in the classic portraits of crowned nuns, also with flowers, veils and other ornaments, where we can see the relevance these badges had.On occasions, artists of the calibre of José de Páez, Luís Juárez or Miguel Cabrerawho was the painter of this shield, made some of these badges.Miguel Cabrera was one of the most renowned painters in the field of eighteenth-century New Spanish painting, with an oeuvre that the Dallas Museum of Art defines as "legendary: more than 309 works from his great studio have been documented." Little is known of his youth; In fact, according to the Andrés Blaisten Museum, it is only because of the painter's will in 1768 that we know that he was a native of Oaxaca. The first news of him is from 1739, the year of his marriage to Ana María Solano, and we also know of his stint at Juan Correa's workshop in the capital of the Viceroyalty.Archbishop Rubio Salinas was Cabrera's patron, whom he named his chamber painter. He was also a painter for the Society of Jesus, for whose churches he produced numerous works.In 1753 he was appointed president for life of the Academy of San Carlos.In 1756 Cabrera published "American wonder and set of rare wonders observed and directed by the rules of the art of painting", a narrative about the image of the Virgin Guadalupe from the printing press of the Jesuit school of San Ildefonso.His work is kept in many churches and convents in Mexico. Two of his images of the Virgin of Guadalupe are in the Vatican Museum. Another, painted in 1756, for the temple of San Francisco Javier, is kept in the National Museum of the Viceroyalty.The Dallas Museum of Art has a Saint Gertrude the Great by Miguel Cabrera and another painting of the saint, also by Cabrera and dated 1768, is part of the collection of the José Luis Bello y Zetina Museum in Puebla, Mexico.Likewise, there is an outstanding series of Casta paintings from 1763 that is kept in the collection at the Museo de América in Madrid. They represent the families, father, mother and son of the various castes and social strata, in situations of daily life.Reference bibliography:- Dallas Museum of Art. (n.d.). "Saint Gertrude". (2006.37). https://collections.dma.org/artwork/5328501 - Museo Andrés Blaisten. (s.f.). https://museoblaisten.com/Artista/79/Miguel-Cabrera

Lot 63

Colonial School. 18th century."True and Sweet Portrait of Sister Magdalena de la Cruz, Franciscan, between the 15th and 16th centuries."Oil on canvas. Relined.58 x 47 cm. With niche: 76 x 79 x 18 cm.Franciscan nun from Cordoba (Aguilar de la Frontera, 1487) who was honoured as a saint during her lifetime for many years due to her many mystical visions and the miracles she performed, but was also declared a heretic by the Holy Inquisition around the same time.The portrait faithfully reflects her life, a heart inflamed with love for the crucified Jesus and her own sufferings, accompanied by numerous crosses that emanate from her head and float above her. These crosses "crucified" her during her lifetime but couldn't erase the serene smile that God bestows upon his chosen ones.Since the age of five, when she had her first encounter with the inexplicable, to the age of 13 when she entered the convent of Santa Isabel de los Ángeles in Cordoba as a novice, Magdalena never ceased to have visions, ecstasies, and "visits from a relative" (as she called it...).  She gained fame as a healer and was known throughout Europe. The nobility and even Emperor Charles V held her in great esteem, and no one doubted her future canonisation because of the miracles she performed.She was elected abbess of her convent in 1533, serving as prioress for nine years.Beloved and hated, respected and envied by some of her sisters, she was accused of having "such marvels in her as the result of the action of devils" and was imprisoned for heresy in 1544.She spent two years in jail awaiting trial, but her previous reputation for holiness and her good connections saved her from certain death.She died in the convent of Andújar (Jaén) in 1560.During the early decades of the 16th century, her fame as a saint grew so great in Spain that nobles vied for relics of the nun. Emperor Charles V himself sent an emissary in 1527 with mantillas belonging to his son, the future Philip II, to be blessed by the Cordobesan Magdalena. These relics are now kept in the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.Accompanied by a carved, gilded, and polychromed wooden niche.

Lot 72

Spanish or italian School. 17th - 18th century."Saint Francis Javier baptising Indigenous women"Oil on canvas. Dated 1704.285 x 203 cm.On the lower frieze there is coat of arms and a handwritten inscription: "EL Mº DE CAMP.º D FRAN.º FELIX DE VEGA CAV.RO DEL ORDEN DE S.TIAGO SIENDO CASTELLANO DE CAPVA EN EL REI.º DE NAP.S DEDICÓ ESTE ALTAR AL GLOR.SO APOS.L DE LAS INDI.S POR SV DEVO.N Y COMO V NIETO DE HER.NA DEL S.”"The Master of Campo. Don Francisco Félix de Vega, Knight of the Order of Santiago, serving as the Castellan of Capua in the Kingdom of Naples, dedicates this altar to the glorious Apostle of the Indies out of devotion and as the great-grandson of Herna del S."King Felipe V created the title of nobility Marquisate of Feria on July 14, 1704, to confer honour upon Francisco Félix de Vega y Cruzat, a Field Master, for his services to the army, especially in Naples. The name of the marquisate refers to "La Feria", an ancient place in Navarre between Tafalla and Olite.The first Marquis of Feria, a native of Tafalla, rose to the rank of Captain of Horse and Armour due to his performance in battle, but he began as a common soldier. He served as Lieutenant Field Master, General of the "Particulares" in the Kingdom of Naples, Governor of the fortress of Pescara, Field Master and Lord of the Castle of Capua, and finally Governor and Fortifier of the Castle of Barletta.San Francisco Javier was a Jesuit missionary, born in the Castle of Javier, Navarra in 1506. He died in China in 1552. He is depicted in one of the most habitual phases of his life, in which he prays to Native Americans. He is wearing a cassock, surplice and stole and holds a crucifix in his hand.

Lot 89

Spanish or Colonial School. 17th - 18th century."Venerated Lady María Jesús de Ágreda in her study”Oil on canvas.42 x 36 cm.This painting is especially important, because apart from the engravings, there are very few pictorial examples on canvas and only some sculptures of the Venerable Mary Jesus, in which she is usually portrayed in her role as a writer. Even so, they are scarce, and most of them are devotional.Legend has it that Sor Mary Jesus of Ágreda taught the Faith to the Indians of Southern Mexico through bilocation, since she never left Spain.Sister María Jesús de Ágreda (1602-1665) was just one of the many cloistered nuns who were said to be able to unfold and visit distant places to evangelise.As Andrés González indicates: “Throughout her life we ​​can highlight three aspects: her strong spirituality, marked by moments of ecstasy and penitential acts; the phenomenon of bilocation, by which she participates in the evangelization of the California area; and her facet as a writer, both of books and epistles. In the first years of her cloistered life, we find one of the most interesting aspects of the venerable Lady, her bilocating capacity, for which, without leaving the convent of Ágreda, she appeared in America catechizing the Indians. Circa 1620, in the northern part of South America, the Indians went to the Franciscans voluntarily asking to be baptized, surprising the missionaries because they had not come to them to instruct them. The Indians reported having received a visit from the "Blue Lady of the Plains," a beautiful woman dressed in blue, who had instructed them to go and be baptized. These events ceased in 1623.”Reference bibliography:Patricia Andrés González : “Iconografia de la Nenerable María de Jesús de Agreda”

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