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

Ancient religious devotional object – Saint Theresa within a miniature frame – Italy, mid-18th century – finely carved leg-work – 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 case with a richly designed background scene.

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

The frame and the carved figure are made of bone material and display very fine craftsmanship, characteristic 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 both hung and stood up.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 12.5 cm
Width: ca. 6 cm

Origin / Dating
Italy
Mid-18th century

Condition:
Good age-appropriate condition with signs of wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photos, which are part of the description.

Expert report available:
This object comes with an expert report from a recognised appraiser. It confirms that the material is a bone-work of biomineral origin. The report is supplied as a copy.

Special features:
- antique religious devotional object
- depiction of Saint Theresa
- finely carved figure in a framed case
- red background with radiating motif
- traditional bone-work
- Italy, mid-18th century
- with expert report
A very beautiful piece for collectors of sacred art, religious devotional items, or historical devotional objects.