15th-16th century AD. An imposing sandstone gargoyle depicting a man looking downwards on a section of architectural spire element, holding fast onto two metal rings pinned to the column face and also gripping tightly with his ankles; the man wearing a wide-brimmed hat with large feather and a neck ruff; his long-sleeved tunic with dentil lower edge detail and wrist cuffs, also wearing soft leather shoes; his bearded features, with gaping mouth and contorted face, suggest he is in terror of falling; of Spanish workmanship. 42.8 kg, 68cm (26 3/4"). Ex central London gallery; previously with Jean-Emmanuel Prunier, Louviers, France, 23 January 2011, lot 92; accompanied by a scholarly note TL5353 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10538-170736.[No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition. Very rare.