Description:

Spain or Italy, Ca 18th century. I can't tell you how many times I have argued with myself about keeping this. Looks like I lost the argument! Alas, another will never come by again. Iron, once hanging on an old castle door - possibly exported to Transylvania for a certain Vlad Tepes? Rectangular housing, Moorish designs along lower section, crown above with coat of arms in center, circular knocker of heavy iron, menacing bat perched at base of the ring. I am sure people thought twice, or three times, about using this heavy beast to knock on any door. 14-3/4" H by 6-5/8" W by 3-1/2" D. Mounted on old board and looking for a home to call its own! Provenance: Ex-Sarkisian Collection acquired in the 1950's. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Excellent with deep old patina

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August 27, 2014 9:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000