Antique Reliquary - Polychrome wood - 1750-1800 - Bishop bust reliquary - 86 cm
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Selected by Paul Wullems
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This Italian Baroque reliquary bust of a bishop, made from carved, lacquered and polychrome wood, dates to 1750–1800 and measures 86 cm high.
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Episcopal reliquary bust (1) in carved wood, lacquered and polychrome – Italy, 18th century
Important (86 cm) Italian reliquary bust from the 18th century, depicting a saint bishop wearing the mitre and robed in his pontifical ornaments.
Made of carved wood, lacquered and polychromed, the figure stands out for its particularly decorative execution.
The bearded face, rendered with gravity, is topped by a tall mitre adorned with colored elements imitating cabochons and precious stones. The cope features a remarkable raised-relief decoration of scrolls and vegetal motifs, accented with metallic tones and punctuated by green cabochons.
In the center of the chest sits a substantial circular reliquary cavity, integrated into a surround carved with volutes.
The bust rests on an architecturally styled base with scrolls, adorned at its center with a winged cherub head.
The back is deliberately plainer and largely undecorated, featuring a large reliquary cavity carved into the wood, today lacking its original cover, exposing the interior of the reliquary space.
The work is part of the Italian baroque tradition of reliquary busts, particularly developed in the 17th and 18th centuries for the embellishment of churches, chapels and sacristies.
Condition
The surface preserves a very fine antique presence, with wear, lacunae and alterations to the polychromy and lacquer, clearly visible in the photographs and consistent with its age. These marks of time contribute to the character and authenticity of the piece.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement the presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before bidding.
The object will be carefully packed 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.
Translated by Google TranslateEpiscopal reliquary bust (1) in carved wood, lacquered and polychrome – Italy, 18th century
Important (86 cm) Italian reliquary bust from the 18th century, depicting a saint bishop wearing the mitre and robed in his pontifical ornaments.
Made of carved wood, lacquered and polychromed, the figure stands out for its particularly decorative execution.
The bearded face, rendered with gravity, is topped by a tall mitre adorned with colored elements imitating cabochons and precious stones. The cope features a remarkable raised-relief decoration of scrolls and vegetal motifs, accented with metallic tones and punctuated by green cabochons.
In the center of the chest sits a substantial circular reliquary cavity, integrated into a surround carved with volutes.
The bust rests on an architecturally styled base with scrolls, adorned at its center with a winged cherub head.
The back is deliberately plainer and largely undecorated, featuring a large reliquary cavity carved into the wood, today lacking its original cover, exposing the interior of the reliquary space.
The work is part of the Italian baroque tradition of reliquary busts, particularly developed in the 17th and 18th centuries for the embellishment of churches, chapels and sacristies.
Condition
The surface preserves a very fine antique presence, with wear, lacunae and alterations to the polychromy and lacquer, clearly visible in the photographs and consistent with its age. These marks of time contribute to the character and authenticity of the piece.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement the presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before bidding.
The object will be carefully packed 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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Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Wood type
Polychrome wood
Title additional information
Bishop bust reliquary - 86 cm
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Height
86 cm
Width
39 cm
Depth
22 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1750-1800
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