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44 - ARMAND-CALLIAT. BISHOP’S CROSS made of gilded metal in the Neo-Gothic style.
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€2,500 - 3,000Sale fees
ARMAND-CALLIAT. BISHOP’S CROSS made of gilded metal in the Neo-Gothic style. The cross-shaft is topped by a biblical Lamb in the round set within a foliage scroll; the shaft is adorned with small waves, geometric motifs, the episcopal coat of arms, and the motto “Cor unum et anima una ” (One heart and one soul); the knot is adorned with four medallions depicting the Virgin Mary and the holy bishops. The shaft consists of four sections. This crosier belonged to Bishop Jules-Alexandre CUSIN (1869–1937), who served as Bishop of Mende from 1929 to 1937. In its original case bearing the gilded inscription “ARMAND-CALLIAT Goldsmith in Lyon” Dents on the cross-piece. Total height: 180.5 cm Case dimensions: 47 x 18 x 12 cm We extend our warmest thanks to Mr. MAGNE for his assistance in identifying the coat of arms on this crosier.
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Sacred Art of the Catholic ChurchAuction house
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