Important Christ-themed Holy Water Font, Silver- And Gold-plated Bronze Wall Sconce Attributed To The Poussielgue House-

Important Wall-Mounted Christ Holy Water Font in Silver-Plated and Gilded Bronze, Attributed to the Poussielgue-Rusand House
Superb, large 19th-century wall-mounted holy water font, crafted from solid bronze, attributed to the prestigious Parisian liturgical metalwork house Poussielgue-Rusand. It features a dual original patina—silvered and gilded—creating a magnificent interplay of contrasts and showcasing remarkable quality of engraving.
This exceptional piece is distinguished by its particularly rich and detailed iconography: a large circular medallion depicting the suffering Christ crowned with thorns, with details of great finesse—a beard, wavy hair, and a radiant halo.
a Neo-Gothic architectural frame housing the Virgin and Child surrounded by angels and surmounted by
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A fluted basin with pearl decoration, framed by two angels sculpted in the round
A magnificent sculpture in the round depicting the Archangel Saint Michael in knight’s armor slaying the demon.
The reverse side shows the bronze casting work characteristic of the period as well as the original mounting pins
A rare collector’s item due to its substantial size, its subject of Saint Michael, and the quality of craftsmanship characteristic of the greatest 19th-century workshops
Maison Poussielgue-Rusand
Period: 19th century
Height: 46 cm
Width: 25 cm
In good overall condition

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