Pendant with St. Catherine, Germany, probably Upper Rhine, circa 1470-80. Silver, rock crystal and verre églomisé, 5.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm (2 x 1.3 x 0.7 in.) (with loop). Weight 2.7 gr. © TEFAF 2018

Fusing two separate pieces of hardstone together to create glowing images painted in gold leaf, this ethereal pendant changes appearance with different lighting effects and depicts Catherine of Alexandria, patron saint of female wisdom.

Arm amulet (figa), Spain or Italy, 16th century. Alabaster, gold, enamel and pearls, 7.7 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm (3 x 0.7 x 0.6 in.) Weight 35.7 gr. © TEFAF 2018

The amulet is adorned with gold and gems. This alabaster arm makes a protective 'figa' gesture; with its virtuoso carving and lacking evidence of suspension, perhaps the jewel was intended not for wear but for a Cabinet of Curiosity.

Pendant with the head of St. John Baptist on a salver, Italy, circa 1620-1650. Gold, enamel and ruby, 6.1 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (2.4 x 1.8 x 0.4 in.) Weight 27 gr. © TEFAF 2018

 On this rare Renaissance pendant, John the Baptist, although present only as a decapitated head, seems alive, portrayed in white ronde bosse enamel on a sumptuous gold surface that transfigures the gory details of his death.

Lantern pendant with Crucifixion scene and the Madonna and Child. Boxwood carving, Mexico and mount, probably Spain, 17th century. Gold, enamel, rock crystal and boxwood, 4.1 x 1.6 cm (1.6 x 0.6 in.) Weight 21 gr. © TEFAF 2018

Tiny boxwood carvings of exquisite intricacy are contained in a rock crystal lantern pendant, perhaps made in both Spain and the New World, and once decorated with hummingbird feathers.

Collar for an Abbess with Sacred Heart and Pendant Collar for an Abbess with Cross of the Order of Santiago, Spain, 17th century. Jet, thread. Lenght 69 cm Weight 204 gr. Lenght 77 cm (Double necklace) Weight 175 gr. © TEFAF 2018

Magic Belt, Spain, Castile, 17th century, textile late 13th century, coins and medals 10th-19th century. Brocaded velvet, gold thread, silver, enamel, jet, rock crystal and castaña de Indias, 73.5 × 30-50 cm (28.9 x 1.1-1.9 in.). © TEFAF 2018

Provenance: Originally gifted to the Virgin in the Church of Herrera de Pisuerga (Palencia), 1945; Subastas Segre, Madrid, 2005, no. 4; Private collection, Europe.

Hours of Philippote de Nanterre (Use of Amiens), France, Amiens circa 1420s. Illuminated manuscript on parchment, in Latin and French, with 27 miniatures by the Master of Raoul d’Ailly and a collaborator, 18.1 x 13.5 cm (7.1 x 5.3 in.). © TEFAF 2018

Provenance: Philippote de Nanterre and her husband, Thierry de la Cloche (the Seigneur of Roquoncourt), Amiens, France; François César Le Teller, Marquis of Courtanvaux (1712-1781), Paris, France; Paul-Louis Weiller (1883-993), Paris, France; James and Elizabeth Ferrell, USA

Les Enluminures (Stand 276) at TEFAF Maastricht, March 10-18, 2018