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Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone
$950
£724.63
€826.94
CA$1,335.95
A$1,466.24
CHF 770.53
MX$17,447.91
NOK 9,849.64
SEK 9,000.62
DKK 6,178.09
About the Item
A scarce carved marble altar stone fragment, most likely Italian, the rectangular consecrated Carrara marble panel serves as a reliquary containing important relics, adorned with cross carvings at the center and four corners.
Dimensions: (approx)
7.5" High, 6" Wide, 1" Deep; 4.25lbs
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. September 2025 Grand Estates, Architecture
Design catalog, lot #3474
Condition:
Original antique condition with nicely aged patina. Presents well, with minor scattered nicks, abrasions, accretions and staining discoloration, all expected wear commensurate with age and use. As photographed
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love collecting and decorating with unique religious objects, from authentic period church architectural salvage elements, Spanish Colonial altarpiece, medieval Roman ambry niche, Catholic / Orthodox liturgical items, holy communion credence table, tabernacle cabinet, home shrine, plaque, Cathedral Gothic vestment chest, to Santo altar figure carvings, large Crucifix, Christ statue, sculpture, monstrance tile, to oil on canvas paintings, folk art retabalo icons, textile frontal panel and much more, be sure to checkout our other listings!
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th century or earlier
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Original antique condition with nicely aged patina. Presents well, with minor scattered nicks, abrasions, accretions and staining discoloration, all expected wear commensurate with age and use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977248005102
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