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197 - Large wax seal of Frederick V of Habsburg (1415–1493).
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Estimate €400 - €600
Description
Large wax seal of Frederick V of Habsburg (1415–1493). The Emperor is seated on a grand, ornately carved throne surmounted by a triple canopy; he is clad in the coronation mantle, wearing a closed crown, and holds a large sceptre with a fleur-de-lis finial and the orb. Eight shields surround the composition: two bear the arms of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria; in the left-hand field, two seated lions bear a shield of Lower Austria on their backs; below, a third lion bears a shield of Carinthia; above, a banner bears the inscription ‘aeiou’ (alles Erdreich ist Österreich untertan: all the earth is subject to Austria). On the right, following the same arrangement, a shield of Styria is placed above a shield of Carniola. On either side of the sovereign’s legs are engraved two shields representing Tyrol and the House of Habsburg. Reverse featuring the eagle of Tyrol in full view. Mid-15th century Diameter: 11.5 cm In a slipcase (damage and missing parts)
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About the sale Old Master Paintings & Decorative Arts from the 16th to the 19th century
Auction location
Auction time 10/02/2026 at 1:30 PM
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