The scallop shell is undoubtedly the most famous symbol associated with the pilgrimage to Compostela. It would represent the different paths that converge towards the sanctuary of Saint James and also[...]
Beautiful pewter plaque, representing a passage from the New Testament, Jesus in the middle of the crowd, having raised the adulterous woman. Many details of the crowd (men, women, children), of the p[...]
Embroidery of pansy and daisy foliage on an ecru silk moire, centered with a cross and topped with an engraving of a martyr watercolored and bordered with small gold sequins. It is framed in a good go[...]
Orthodox travel icons were used by the faithful to carry a sacred image with them on their travels, providing protection and a constant spiritual connection. Icon making is a meticulous craft, stylizi[...]
Very refined work of painted silk and embroidered with silk thread embellished with small pearls, all with the effigy of Saint Ursula. 19th century. Saint Ursula is often depicted with the palm of mar[...]
ex voto with frame in perfect condition. in silvered sheet metal. article washed with very precious techniques and materials. the central writing is in mercury-gilded copper. while the figures are in [...]
Wooden reliquary frame representing an altar decorated with colonnades surrounding the figure of the Guardian Angel (the Angel de la Guardia). The altar is made of wood and gold paper ornaments of gre[...]
PRETTY PAIR OF EMPIRE STYLE CRYSTAL CRUSHES ENGRAVED WITH VINE LEAVES AND REEDS THE SILVER TRAY IS DECORATED WITH REEDS AND VINE GRAPEFRUITS EDGETED WITH A MOULDING OF WATER LEAVES LYON 1819 HANDLES I[...]
Reliquary altar framed from the XIX Century, Italy, with 15 relics. List with all Holy Relics contained:
(From left to right and top to bottom)
Ex Columna Flagellationis D.N.J.C. – From the fl[...]
French Oval Reliquary with beautiful paperolles from the XIX Century with the Holy Relics of:
Saint Patentia Martyr
Saint Clement I Pope
Saint Colomba Martyr
Saint Dorentini?
Saint Ilegible
[...]
Pair of Russian icons representing "The Life of Christ" dating from the beginning of the 19th century. The icons that we present are of remarkable quality both in terms of the profusion of characters [...]
Pair of reliquaries with paparolles from the early 19th century. Each reliquary contains 5 relics. All surrounded by a profusion of coral-colored paperolles. Boxes in strong cardboard and period glass[...]
Wall monstrance in mercury-gilded bronze with front opening, frame with clouds and sunbeam below also in gilded bronze, made in Italy in the mid-19th century
Bronze Christ (circa 1800) mounted on a Cross in tortoiseshell veneer, tin net and ebony veneer and gilded wood (probably Italy early 19th century). Cross: H: 71cm W: 41 cm Christ: H: 40 cm W: 18 cm
Large reliquary with painted image of St. Pasquale de Baylon and detailed altar with Angels, candlesticks, colored columns and other in colored and gold paper.
Relics of: top left: St. Clare V./S. Co[...]
Beautiful and large relic with painted image of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus, with 8 relics inside:
Top: St. Francis Ap. - St. Donati M. / S.Modesti M. - S.Clemente M.
Bottom: Veil B.V.M. / S.Phi[...]
Resurrection of Christ, embroidery of extreme finesse and quality: even the faces and bodies of the characters are embroidered!
Signed and dated at the top: France, early 19th century.
The gilded wo[...]
Ivory bas-relief depicting the Madonna and Child of Loreto. Carved and gilded wooden frame with geometric motifs. 21x17x3 cm. Ivory: 10x4x2 cm, With Cites certificate.
reliquary holder in gilded bronze sheet, the sheet was made by pressure, with leaves, bunches, a face, and at the top a heraldic symbol of a snail (Swiss?). some leaves are missing, in the lower oval [...]
Superb candle stick from the early 19th century with lion paws, palmettes and acanthus leaves, Corinthian capital was electrified, height 130 cm at the socket
Lombard inlaid panel, in Neoclassical style, from the early 19th century, depicting the adoration of the Magi. At the bottom left is signed L. M. F., which means Luigi Mascheroni Fecit. Luigi Maschero[...]
Russian icon, representing a religious scene dating from the very beginning of the 19th century around 1800. The icon we present is painted in remarkably fresh egg tempera colors on a wooden panel. A [...]
Rare pair of processional torch holders in black and gold painted sheet metal to the glory of St-Polycarpe and dated 1806. St-Polycarpe (in Greek many fruits) was born around 70 and died in 155 or 167[...]
NATIVITY COMPOSED OF SAINT JOSEPH, MADONNA AND CHILD JESUS IN POLYCHROME TERRACOTTA. GLASS EYES. NEAPOLITAN NATIVITY ART.
NAPLES, EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
MEASURES: 36 X 24 H 45 cm.
NATIVITY FIGU[...]
RARE VIRGIN IN FAIENCE DES ISLETTES (BOIS D'EPENSE) WITH DECOR IN A SMALL FIRE (MOUFLE FIRE) similar copy page 204 of the work on Eastern earthenware by Guy Archambaut and Raymond d'Abreu some restora[...]
Two-panel portable altar representing a Virgin and Child in the style of the Italian primitives. Probably executed at the time of the Grand Tour during which its followers brought back high quality ob[...]
he who gave the blessed Cajetan Confessor your apostolic form of living to imitate: grant us, through his intercession and example, to always trust in you and desire only heaven. Through the Lord
Silk painting (embroidered and painted) also adorned with gold and silver thread embroidery, representing Saint Blaise* with his crosier and bishop's mitre, in its gilded stuccoed wooden frame with pa[...]
Embroidered and painted silk painting, representing the Ascension of the Virgin Mary, ascending to Heaven in glory, in a gilded stuccoed wooden frame with palmettes and windings in the corners, from t[...]
silver cup chalice hallmark Paris 950 first rooster (1798 1809) guarantee hallmark trace of master's mark under the cup silver metal foot engraved with bunches of grapes and a cross; bears 3 initials [...]
enfant jésus de crèche en bois polychrome d origine le lange est doré à l or fin .restauration au bras droit de l épaule au coude les doigts sont d origines en bon état . Le dos est percé d un trou de[...]
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Old painting, Christ lying circa 1820.
Very technical work: reverse painting under glass églomisé with mercury.
Many details and finishes, good state of preservation for a piece [...]
Large and beautiful capipote Spain 19th in carved wood and eyes in sulphide The face and the hands are very beautiful qualities Virgin on the world crushing the snake
Pair of Medici vases in Old Paris porcelain from the early 19th century, painted and gilded by hand. Vases representing on the front the portrait of two religious icons including Mary and Jesus and on[...]
PRETTY CRUCIFIX CALAVARY IN GOLD BRASS WITH TWO CHARACTERS AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS THE VIRGIN AND MARIE MADELEINE IN A ROUND BOSS EMPIRE IN THE CROSS INSTRUMENTS OF PASSION
Rare: great crystal glass, baluster shape with a square base, the foot cut, the chalice engraved of a crowned shield decorated with two arrows of love knotted and an inscription around: something like[...]
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