Monastic Patience Work - Bone - 1850-1900 - Bone altar model
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Description from the seller
Large carved bone altar model — monastic patience work, 19th century. Unique model.
Impressive miniature representing a church altar entirely made in carved bone, with remarkable finesse of execution.
The piece depicts a full altarpiece with central tabernacle, summit cross, steps, candelabra, liturgical lecterns, sacred vases, and altar rail. The openwork architectural decoration, very rich, is in a neo-Gothic vocabulary, with a multitude of miniaturized details executed by hand.
This type of work, known as a “patience piece,” is generally attributed to monastic workshops or nineteenth-century artisans, often in Alpine regions (Tyrol, Bavaria, Switzerland) or Central Europe. The quality and complexity of this piece clearly place it above common productions.
Dimensions: L 46 cm – H 45 cm
Material: carved bone (probably bovine bone)
Period: 19th century
Condition: good overall given the extreme fragility, with a few small losses and signs of wear.
Rare piece, with a strong decorative presence, ideal for a religious art collection or cabinet of curiosities.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complete the presentation. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
Transportation of this unique object must be organized and borne by the buyer.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge carved bone altar model — monastic patience work, 19th century. Unique model.
Impressive miniature representing a church altar entirely made in carved bone, with remarkable finesse of execution.
The piece depicts a full altarpiece with central tabernacle, summit cross, steps, candelabra, liturgical lecterns, sacred vases, and altar rail. The openwork architectural decoration, very rich, is in a neo-Gothic vocabulary, with a multitude of miniaturized details executed by hand.
This type of work, known as a “patience piece,” is generally attributed to monastic workshops or nineteenth-century artisans, often in Alpine regions (Tyrol, Bavaria, Switzerland) or Central Europe. The quality and complexity of this piece clearly place it above common productions.
Dimensions: L 46 cm – H 45 cm
Material: carved bone (probably bovine bone)
Period: 19th century
Condition: good overall given the extreme fragility, with a few small losses and signs of wear.
Rare piece, with a strong decorative presence, ideal for a religious art collection or cabinet of curiosities.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complete the presentation. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
Transportation of this unique object must be organized and borne by the buyer.
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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Era
1400-1900
Object name
Monastic Patience Work
Weight
5 kg
Title additional information
Bone altar model
Number of objects
1
Material
Bone
Country of origin
Europe
Height
45 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
40 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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