Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century
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Reliquary Bust of a Roman Saint - late 17th century

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3.200 €
17th century
Other style
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    Many Roman soldiers converted to Christianity. Whether they joined the legion by vocation, obligation, or pursuit of glory, all left with only one weapon: Faith. Saint Donatus, Saint Flavius, Saint Expeditus, Saint Martin of Tours, Saint Longinus, and Saint Hippolytus are magnificent examples.
    Here, in this important reliquary, without the particular attributes that traditionally characterize each saint, and without a specific pose, it is difficult to identify the person being honored. Our man with the drawn face is very expressive.

    This massive reliquary bust is made of carved, polychrome, and gilded wood.

    It is of considerable size, measuring 80 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. At its base, a seal covers the small reliquary niche. This red wax seal bears the arms of a cardinal, depicting a rearing horse crowned with three stars; the relic may have been removed. This is an Italian work from the late 17th century.

    Note some minor damage, cracks, and retouching of the gilding.
    Reference 207

    Ref: CXA8MVV4J9

    Condition As is
    Style Other style (Wood carvings of Other style Style)
    Period 17th century (Wood carvings 17th century)
    Country of origin Italy
    Length (cm) 52
    Height (cm) 50
    Materials Gilded wood
    Internal reference 207
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 8-15 Business Days
    Location 69270, fontaines sur Saone, France
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