Baroque Altarpiece - Bone - 1700-1750 - carved bone image

Antique religious devotional object – Saint Theresa in a frame – Italy, mid-18th century – finely carved legwork – with expert report


For sale is a rare and decorative religious devotional object from Italy, dated to the mid-18th century. It depicts Saint Theresa in a small framed box with a richly designed background scene.

The figure is finely hand-carved and shows the saint in convent habit with her typical attributes. The background is lined with red fabric and features radiating elements, creating an impressive sense of depth.

The frame as well as the carved figure are made from bone material and display a very beautiful craftsmanship typical of religious devotional items from the 18th century.

On the pedestal base there is the inscription “S. Theresia”.

The object has a small hanging eye at the top and can be hung or stood on a surface.

Dimensions:

Height: ca. 12.5 cm

Width: ca. 6 cm

Origin / Date:

Italy

Mid-18th century

Condition:
Good age-appropriate condition with signs of use consistent with its age. Please note the photos; they are part of the description.

Expert report available:
An expert opinion from a recognized appraiser is available for this object. It confirms that the material is bone-based handiwork of biomineral origin. The report is provided as a copy.

Special features:

antique religious devotional object

Image of Saint Theresa

finely carved figure in a framed box

red background with radiating motif

bone handicraft

Italy, mid-18th century

with expert appraisal report

A very beautiful piece for collectors of sacred art, religious devotional items, or historical devotional objects.