Reliquary - Showcase - Carved Wood , With Wax Bust Of Sainte Cathrin De Sienna , Sicily 1800
Reliquary show case with bust of St. Catherine of Siena,in wax.
Carved wood and richly gilded, glazed display case resting on a molded base, surmounted by an openwork crown with rocailles and acanthus decoration. Inside, a finely modeled wax bust of St. Catherine of Siena in Dominican habit, with features imbued with spirituality. In front of the bust, a theca containing a relic with the inscription: "S. Catharina de Sienne "Topped with textiles (velvet, voile) and flowers.
Beautiful example of Southern Italian devotional art of the late Baroque/early 19th century, combining the presentation of relics with a vivid plastic representation of the saint.
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Gilted wood
Width: 60,5 cm
Height: 66,5 cm
Depth: 39,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1737930
Availability: In stock
