Description:

Europe, Italy, ca. early 20th century CE. A magnificent reliquary in the form of a colonnaded façade featuring a fine painting of the Virgin Mary between columns and above an entablature with areas for relics of seven saints, their names all listed in printed text below each relic (from left to right: S. Ippolito, S. Radegonola, S. Giov. B. V., S. Alessandro, S. Alfredo m., S. Virginio, and S. Domenico), and areas for relics of three more saints - areas for one in the pediment (S. G. B.) and two flanking the pediment (S. Decol. r. and S. Stafano). Note that a few relics are missing as mentioned in the condition report. All is elaborately trimmed with gilded threads and lace - set within a blue painted wooden glass fronted shadow box. A beautiful example displaying wonderful workmanship. Size: 8.75" L x 7.5" W (22.2 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: ex-private East Coast USA collection

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#121749

  • Condition: Columns and frame are somewhat loose but could be repaired. Five relics are missing - one in pediment, one to the left of pediment, and three in the entablature as shown. Slight stain to upper right corner of painting which has come away from the ground a bit. Frame has a few tiny scuffs to the paint, glass front panel is excellent.

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