Auction 005 Part 2
FINE ANCIENT ART, ANTIQUITIES & MILITARIA - DAY 2
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Jul 14, 2024
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LOT 574:
GERMANIC LATE-MEDIEVAL IRON EXECUTIONER'S AXE
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Sold for: £850
Start price:
£
500
Estimated price :
£750 - £1,500
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GERMANIC LATE-MEDIEVAL IRON EXECUTIONER'S AXE
Ca. AD 1500 - 1700 A hand-forged iron axe of a hefty form with a conical socketing shaft, a dense neck, and a vertically oriented blade with gently flared tip. The 16th-century executioner's axe was a specialized and intimidating tool used for beheadings. Unlike regular battle axes, it had a wide, curved blade, often weighing several pounds to ensure a quick and clean cut. It was mounted on a long handle to give the executioner the needed force for a precise blow. Despite its grim purpose, the axe symbolised the authority of the law and the finality of justice during that era. It played a significant role in the public executions of 16th-century Europe. Size: 590mm x 210mm; Weight: 2.1kg Provenace: Property of a European collector, acquired on the US art market in 2021. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
