"Reliquary Bust Of Saint - Circa 1600 "
The Galerie Le Jardin Des Moines, specializing in religious antiques and sacred art, presents a Reliquary Bust of a Saint, carved in the round from wood, formerly polychrome and gilded. It depicts an expressive male saint wearing a floral crown, a symbol of divine reward for a life of virtue. His arms are outstretched, elbows at his sides. On his chest is a large oval medallion framed in leather, which once held a relic. The back opens with a metal door, without a key. In used condition – minor damage and restorations – with a later base.
A fine Spanish piece from the late 16th or early 17th century.
Dimensions: 33 cm x 22 cm x 21 cm.
Reference 156
Le Magazine de PROANTIC
TRÉSORS Magazine
Rivista Artiquariato