Watch List notes:

*Italian 16th century style, Martyrdom of a Saint, silver plaquette by Herman Ratzersdorfer of Vienna (1815-91), the scene taking place before a crowd of soldiers with buildings in the background, 94.4mm x 53mm (see Lewis, D. and T. Eden, A "Renaissance" plaquette design from nineteenth-century Vienna, The Medal 60, 2012; Molinier 625; Bange 732; Kress 382), extremely fine Another example in silver-gilt was sold in these rooms, 5 June 2013, lot 632. Plaquettes such as these were accepted as authentic early 16th century pieces and praised for their style and composition until two examples appeared with the monogram of Ratzersdorfer stamped into their metal, prompting a reappraisal of their authenticity. (300 - 400)