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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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100. Woodcut from the Incunabula by Johannes Gerson, circa Late 15th Century

Depiction of a pilgrim passing in front of a castle holding a tracolla and a sheild which shows an extension of the seven planets and a heart with wings. Woodcut measures apprx 8-6/8"H x 5-7/8"W. Verso has attached photocopy of verso of paper. Professionaly framed with fabric liner and a gilt and black decorative frame, entire item measures apprx 15-3/4"H x 12-1/2"W. Provenance: From a prominent estate, Cleveland, Ohio. Jean Gerson was philosopher and theologian and chancellor of the University of Paris, born in 1363 in Reims and died to Lione in 1429.



1,000/1,500   Sold $920.00
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