Reliquary - Silver - 1850-1900 - St Bernard de Clairvaux






Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
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Description from the seller
Reliquary of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - France, late 19th century
Oval silver medallion (tested), adorned with angelic figures and Rocaille scrollwork, presenting on the obverse the Virgin and Child under the invocation Maria Mater Consolationis Ora pro nobis.
On the reverse, authenticated textile relic of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, identified by handwritten label S. Bernardi, sealed by thread and ecclesiastical seal in red wax, intact.
Condition: very good, seal intact, slight wear to the metal.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow one to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any bidding.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary only as a sacred art object. The reliquaries it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously for their historical and cultural value.
Seller's Story
Reliquary of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux - France, late 19th century
Oval silver medallion (tested), adorned with angelic figures and Rocaille scrollwork, presenting on the obverse the Virgin and Child under the invocation Maria Mater Consolationis Ora pro nobis.
On the reverse, authenticated textile relic of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, identified by handwritten label S. Bernardi, sealed by thread and ecclesiastical seal in red wax, intact.
Condition: very good, seal intact, slight wear to the metal.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow one to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any bidding.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary only as a sacred art object. The reliquaries it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously for their historical and cultural value.
