Rare: Two Birth Scapulars, With Their Relics, 19th Century
Artist: Art Religieux
From a small collection of religious art of Austrian origin,
I am offering for sale two scapulars (Breverls) that still contain their blessed contents, which is very rare.
Conventwork, Austria? 19th century.
Document:
"The ‘breverl’is a folded-paper amulet containing images of saints, prayers, and small objects intended to protect against illness, natural disasters, or devil. Worn around the neck, placed in a newborn’s cradle, or behind a beam in house inside a precious case, it takes its name from the Latin “breve.” Somewhere between religious belief and magic, the breverl was widespread from 18th to early 20th century in the southern part of the Germanic-speaking world.
”See MadeleineZeller in: https://journals.openedition.org/rbnu/6443
The first, quite simple, made of paper engraved with Virgin and Child, unfolds to reveal (a rare sight) its contents…. Sewn onto a small pad: 4 relics, a fragment of Gospel, an image of Madona, seeds, straw, a lead medal, and wax seals.
The second also contains a lined pad, which is inaccessible, hidden beneath a sewn-on piece of fabric and edged with silk. On back is glued an old piece of paper concealing handwritten text. The front features a deeply moving image of Christ of Sorrows, of great beauty, drawn by ink or stencil on silk.
As-is condition; paper and silk are worn, but no flaws.
Approximately 6.5 x 4 cm,
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SIRET: FR 24430113233. Invoice and certificate included with every shipment
I am offering for sale two scapulars (Breverls) that still contain their blessed contents, which is very rare.
Conventwork, Austria? 19th century.
Document:
"The ‘breverl’is a folded-paper amulet containing images of saints, prayers, and small objects intended to protect against illness, natural disasters, or devil. Worn around the neck, placed in a newborn’s cradle, or behind a beam in house inside a precious case, it takes its name from the Latin “breve.” Somewhere between religious belief and magic, the breverl was widespread from 18th to early 20th century in the southern part of the Germanic-speaking world.
”See MadeleineZeller in: https://journals.openedition.org/rbnu/6443
The first, quite simple, made of paper engraved with Virgin and Child, unfolds to reveal (a rare sight) its contents…. Sewn onto a small pad: 4 relics, a fragment of Gospel, an image of Madona, seeds, straw, a lead medal, and wax seals.
The second also contains a lined pad, which is inaccessible, hidden beneath a sewn-on piece of fabric and edged with silk. On back is glued an old piece of paper concealing handwritten text. The front features a deeply moving image of Christ of Sorrows, of great beauty, drawn by ink or stencil on silk.
As-is condition; paper and silk are worn, but no flaws.
Approximately 6.5 x 4 cm,
Buy It Now: Payment by credit card or PayPal.eclectic — We are not experts, but have been in the business for over 50 years. Full refund provided without issue if you are not satisfied.
SIRET: FR 24430113233. Invoice and certificate included with every shipment
270 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Other
Width: 4cm
Height: 6,5cm
Reference (ID): 1834177
Availability: In stock
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