Antique inspired Holy water font - 1940-1950 - 38 cm
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A large and finely detailed Catholic devotional wall-mounted holy water font (bedside/interior holy water font) mounted on a solid grooved oak panel. This impressive religious piece features a central cross in alloy with rich relief decoration: The Four Evangelists (Tetramorph): Each extremity of the cross features a detailed medallion depicting the symbols of the four Evangelists accompanied by their Latin inscriptions: Top: Saint Matthew (Angel / ST. MATTHAEUS) Left: Saint Luke (Winged Bull / ST. LUCAS) Right: Saint Mark (Winged Lion / ST. MARCUS) Bottom: Saint John (Eagle / ST. JOANNES) Central Iconography: The Corpus Christi centered under the INRI scroll. Side Figures: Two full-length standing saints (The Virgin Mary and St. John) flanking the cross. Stoup: A gadrooned/shell-designed holy water basin attached at the base. Dimensions: Height: 38 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: ~6 cm Condition: In overall very good original vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina on the metal parts. The oak wood base shows authentic age-appropriate patina and minor signs of wear. Original hanging ring preserved on the reverse. Complete and free of structural damage. Will be carefully packaged and sent with tracked and insured international shipping.
A large and finely detailed Catholic devotional wall-mounted holy water font (bedside/interior holy water font) mounted on a solid grooved oak panel. This impressive religious piece features a central cross in alloy with rich relief decoration: The Four Evangelists (Tetramorph): Each extremity of the cross features a detailed medallion depicting the symbols of the four Evangelists accompanied by their Latin inscriptions: Top: Saint Matthew (Angel / ST. MATTHAEUS) Left: Saint Luke (Winged Bull / ST. LUCAS) Right: Saint Mark (Winged Lion / ST. MARCUS) Bottom: Saint John (Eagle / ST. JOANNES) Central Iconography: The Corpus Christi centered under the INRI scroll. Side Figures: Two full-length standing saints (The Virgin Mary and St. John) flanking the cross. Stoup: A gadrooned/shell-designed holy water basin attached at the base. Dimensions: Height: 38 cm Width: 18 cm Depth: ~6 cm Condition: In overall very good original vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina on the metal parts. The oak wood base shows authentic age-appropriate patina and minor signs of wear. Original hanging ring preserved on the reverse. Complete and free of structural damage. Will be carefully packaged and sent with tracked and insured international shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
38 cm
Material
Metal, Wood
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
38 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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