Carved Wooden Reliquary Statuette Containing A Relic Of St. Vincent De Paul, France, 19th Century.
Reliquary statue of Saint Vincent de Paul accompanied by two children
Probably 19th century, in the Baroque tradition.
Carved wood with a brown patina. The saint, dressed in a buttoned cassock and a short cape, holds a young child in his arms and takes a boy standing beside him by the hand. An oval, glass-covered reliquary capsule, set into his chest and fitted with an ornately decorated metal frame, contains small relic particles and a label bearing the inscription “Vincent de P…”. Molded base, carved with two winged cherub heads, small side figures, and plant motifs. Flat reverse side with a hanging ring. Signs of age and wear, shrinkage cracks, and a few small holes.
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Solid wood
Width: 13,5 cm
Height: 29,5 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Reference (ID): 1835809
Availability: In stock
