Christian objects - Copper - 1850-1900 - Saint Christopher and the Infant Jesus

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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  € 230 - € 280
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Description from the seller

Copper repoussé plaque depicting Saint Christopher carrying the Child Jesus, crossing the waters, identifiable by his staff and characteristic posture.

Relief work with naturalistic decoration and vegetation in the lower part.

Decorative production in an antique style, probably late 19th – early 20th century.

Presence of a suspension lug at the top.

Beautiful patina on the copper with traces of oxidation (verdigris) attesting to the object's age of use.

Wear, slight deformations and oxidations visible, with no restoration.

The photos are an integral part of the object's description and complement its presentation. They allow evaluating its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment

The item will be carefully wrapped and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.

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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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Copper repoussé plaque depicting Saint Christopher carrying the Child Jesus, crossing the waters, identifiable by his staff and characteristic posture.

Relief work with naturalistic decoration and vegetation in the lower part.

Decorative production in an antique style, probably late 19th – early 20th century.

Presence of a suspension lug at the top.

Beautiful patina on the copper with traces of oxidation (verdigris) attesting to the object's age of use.

Wear, slight deformations and oxidations visible, with no restoration.

The photos are an integral part of the object's description and complement its presentation. They allow evaluating its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment

The item will be carefully wrapped and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.

Happy bidding

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
Title additional information
Saint Christopher and the Infant Jesus
Number of objects
1
Material
Copper
Country of origin
Belgium
Height
14 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
BelgiumVerified
1521
Objects sold
99.41%
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