World Treasures: Important Russian, Asian, European & American Works
June 11th & 12th, 2013


 
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LOT 547
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Lot 547
A PAIR OF EXCEPTIONAL GOTHIC REVIVAL GILT BRONZE RELIQUARIES, I. WEHRENS, AACHEN. Each resting on a six lobed base supporting a hexagonal central column with flattened spherical central node embellished with cabochons supporting a six sided tower with Gothic spires and central Gothic style steeple. Each of the six sides with an almond shaped exposition window, set with beveled glass and opening to reveal a receptacle to display a relic. The base on each engraved with a bust portrait of a saint with name inscribed below, including St. Dominic, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Hyacinthus, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Rose of Lima and St. Catherine of Ricci; and on the other the Apostle St. Peter, St. Paul, St. John, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Gertrude and St. Stephan. Each stamped on base I. Wehrens, Aachen. Height 17.75 inches each (45.1 cm).
Estimate:  $3,000 - 5,000  
Price Realized: $4,500.00
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