Pair Of 18Th.C. Carved And Gilded Reliquary Busts
Stock No
36066
2012
- £5,995.00
- €6,837 Euro
- $7,344 US Dollar
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Item Description
Remarkable pair of 18th.c. wooden carved and gilded reliquary busts, probably Italian c.1750. Large head and shoulder length busts of two unidentified saints both wearing a bishop's mitre and cope. Carved in limewood with painted faces and superb gilt gesso vestments with scratch carved and painted detail. With an elliptical glazed niche to the front of both containing a bone fragment and a polished silver box. Presented as found with minor cracking and damage to the gesso.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
North Wales, Wales
Item Dimensions
H: 81cm W: 53cm D: 25cm
Period
c.1750
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Wales, Wales
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1492 580022
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