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18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair

$6,500per set

£4,911.11per set

€5,630.81per set

CA$9,071.50per set

A$9,870.48per set

CHF 5,226.30per set

MX$118,748.60per set

NOK 66,362.32per set

SEK 60,716.88per set

DKK 42,070per set

About the Item

A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar reliquary busts. Born in Italy in the 18th century / possibly late 17th century, figural form, each hand carved from a single log, modeled as opposing figures, parcel gilt polychrome decorated, hollowed central cavity with original glazed glass relic viewing panel, rising on integral marbleized scroll foot base. Dimensions: (each) 21.25" Tall, 8.5" Wide, 8" Deep; 16.25lbs Total Condition Report: Very good original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use, including scattered nicks, chips, and chippy paint losses. One glazed panel with losses to sides. Overall in great shape, strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Presents splendidly We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques! From an antique altarpiece, tabernacle, reredos, shrine niche, baptismal font, crucifix, santo statue, icon, religious folk art, retablo, monastery table to church architectural elements or additional reliquaries, please be sure to check out our other listings.

Dimensions:
Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Baroque (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Blown Glass,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted,Polychromed
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1725
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Very good original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged patina. Wear consistent with age use, including scattered nicks, chips chippy paint losses. Glazed panel with fracture loss to sides. Overall great shape, strong, sturdy, stable.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977238512532

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