Baldwin & Sons
Auction 93 5 May 2015
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, World Medals, Italy, Renaissance, Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498), Dominican Priest, Large Oval Plaquette, 19th Century, Bronzed Lead, derived from the image by Niccolo di Forzore Spinelli, called Niccolo Fiorentini, obv hooded bust left, holy spirit as dove to left, hand of God with dagger to right, F HIERONYMVS SAVONAROLA ORDINIS PRADICAT, rev inverted image, signed "RP", 342g, 155mm x 125mm. Very fine.
Savonarola, who preached against the moral corruption of the clergy, was the leader of Florence from 1494 until his execution in 1498. He is remembered for his destruction of "immoral art" and the burning of books.
ex Michael Hall collection, Baldwin's Auction 64, 4 May 2010, lot 243
Estimate: £200-300
Savonarola, who preached against the moral corruption of the clergy, was the leader of Florence from 1494 until his execution in 1498. He is remembered for his destruction of "immoral art" and the burning of books.
ex Michael Hall collection, Baldwin's Auction 64, 4 May 2010, lot 243
Estimate: £200-300