Builder of the Sistine Chapel

401, Lot: 628. Estimate $300. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Sixtus IV. 1471-1484. PB Bulla – Seal (38mm, 39.92 g, 12h). +/SIXTVS/PAPA/• II • II • in four lines / Heads of Ss. Paul and Peter facing slightly right and left, respectively; between, cross surmounted by globe and set on long base. Serafini 127-30. VF, blue-gray patina, some deposits. Attractive example.