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

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Clément Floch
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Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.

Estimate  € 750 - € 900
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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

The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition. We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection. Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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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

The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition. We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection. Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Title additional information
St Bernard de Clairvaux
No. of items
1
Material
Silver
Country of Origin
France
Height
3.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
0.6 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
BelgiumVerified
1447
Objects sold
98.8%
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