Reliquary In Gilded Bronze With Relic Of Saint André-hubert Fournet, Authentic From 1928

Gilt bronze reliquary with relic of Saint André-Hubert Fournet, authentic from 1928 - France - Sanctuaire de Notre Dame de Bétharram

Fine-molded and chased gilt bronze devotional reliquary, with a moving form, adorned with a rich rocaille decoration populated with cherubs' heads and surmounted by a cross.

High-quality work, probably late 19th century.

In the center, under curved glass, is presented an important bone relic (ex ossibus), held in place by silk threads. The relic is set against a light textile background, according to a traditional mounting.

The reverse is carefully closed with a pleated textile mount, crossed with silk threads and sealed with an antique wax seal, guaranteeing the integrity of the reliquary.

The set is accompanied by its authentic Latin manuscript and print, dated 1928, issued by the Postulator Generalis of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Betharram.

The document explicitly mentions: "Ex ossibus Sancti Andreae Huberti Fournet"

Saint André-Hubert Fournet (1752-1834), French priest, founder of the Daughters of the Cross, canonized in 1933.

State

Very good overall condition. Minor wear to gilding and textile mounting on reverse. Antique stamp present

In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as an object of sacred art. The relics it contains are not the object of the transaction, but are included free of charge for their historical and cultural value.

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