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Italy, presumably Bresica

Helmet of an infantry officer. Circa 1570

Bare iron, blackened; brass rivets; remains of leather (helmet bowl, crest, visor and neck shade forged in a single piece, cheeck guards attached). 30 x 31 cm (11 ¾ x 12 ¼ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Italy, presumably Bresica. Helmet of an infantry officer. Circa 1570.

Estimate:

EUR 6,000

 

- 8,000

USD 8,220

 

- 10,960

Sold for:

7,500 EUR (incl. premium)

Auctions 222-228

ORANGERIE, Thursday, 29.05.2014

Information

Bare iron, blackened; brass rivets; remains of leather (helmet bowl, crest, visor and neck shade forged in a single piece, cheeck guards attached). 30 x 31 cm (11 ¾ x 12 ¼ in.). Old repairs, brass soldering.

Related literature: Wendelin Boeheim: Handbuch der Waffenkunde: Das Waffenwesen in seiner historischen Entwicklung, Leipzig 1890 / Ludwig Beck: Die Geschichte des Eisens, vol. 2, Brunswick 1895 / Lionello Boccia: L'arte dell'armatura in Italia, Milan 1967.

Private collection, Northern Germany