£55
Brass rubbing of medieval knight and courtier, Sir Robert Russell, 1390.
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
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Description
Brass rubbing of Sir Robert Russell, St John the Baptist church, Strensham, Worcestershire. Sir Robert was a courtier in the reign of Richard II. He died in 1390 and his son, Sir John Russell, became Master of the Horse to Richard II. The Russell family were members of the nobility and lords of the manor at Strensham from the late 13thc to the early 18thc. The church has several memorials to the family but the brass to Sir Robert is the earliest. He is shown in part chain mail and steel plate with a tabard (surcoat) over his armour. His feet are resting on a lion.
The rubbing is in superb condition - an even, solid image, gold wax on black paper with no tears or holes. Length of figure, 50" x 11" at widest point. Paper width, 30". I rubbed it in 1975 when I was a student. The rubbing is now rare as the brass is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust and rubbing is no longer permitted.
The image would make an impressive wall hanging. It can be framed or hung using poster hangers which are available from suppliers on Amazon. It will be posted in a strong cardboard poster tube.
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Posted: 10 days ago
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