Venetian School (early 16th century), St. John the Baptist, bronze plaquette, St John standing between two trees, holding the Agnus Dei, 58.5mm (cf. Molinier 471; Bange 585; Kress 336, fig. 265), pierced and with tiny attempted piercing alongside, a very fine early cast, with dark patina Provenance: John R. Gaines collection.

Estimate: GBP 400 - 600