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Lot 7:
Description
A collection of religious and devotional items featuring a three-piece limited edition porcelain triptych and several pocket-sized texts. The porcelain triptych, titled Das Wunder der Weihnacht (The Wonder of Christmas), features artwork by L.M. Roth and was produced by Konigszelt Bayern for the Bradex collection in 1997. The set comprises a central rectangular plaque depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds (Anbetung der Hirten, Bradex 22-K46-180.1), and two arched side panels depicting the Three Wise Men (Die Heiligen Drei Konige, Bradex 22-K46-180.3) and Three Angels (Drei Engel, Bradex 22-K46-180.2). Each plaque is signed in the plate and bears the matching edition number 11826 from a limited release of 39,000.
The book collection includes a blue cloth-bound edition of the New Testament featuring the gilt royal cipher of King George (GR under a crown) on the front cover; a green cloth-bound volume titled The Pictorial Pocket Testament with a landscape illustration on the upper board; a small black leather or faux-leather prayer book with orange-edged pages; and a small velvet-covered case with a gilt emblem. The lot is completed by a black beaded rosary with a metal crucifix.
Side panel height: 32 cm
Central panel height: 25 cm.
Condition report:
The porcelain plaques are in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or restorations. The blue New Testament is in good condition with minor shelf wear. The green Pictorial Pocket Testament shows significant rubbing and wear to the spine and corners. The black prayer book shows light edge wear. The velvet case and rosary appear well-preserved.
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