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live November 7 | 10:30 AM
Orne Enchères

56 - An important neo-Gothic-style silver ciborium with rich decoration featuring polychrome enameled medallions; the multi-lobed base is decorated with foliage motifs alternating with enameled medallions depicting the biblical Lamb and biblical invocations in Latin, echoed on the false cup; the knot features raised, enameled ribs spelling out the letters “JESUS”; the lid is adorned with enameled Theological Virtues and Eucharistic symbols.

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€1,500 - 2,000

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22%

An important neo-Gothic-style silver ciborium with rich decoration featuring polychrome enameled medallions; the multi-lobed base is decorated with foliage motifs alternating with enameled medallions depicting the biblical Lamb and biblical invocations in Latin, echoed on the false cup; the knot features raised, enameled ribs spelling out the letters “JESUS”; the lid is adorned with enameled Theological Virtues and Eucharistic symbols. Inscriptions: “Gift of Mr. de Terves and Mrs. du Reau” and “18 Xbre 1873.” Hallmarks of Master Goldsmith Antoine Jolivet, registered in 1857. Height: 31 cm Weight: 764 g Chips and missing enamel, micro-cracks on the lid. Minimal wear inside the bowl. Oxidation.

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Auction details

Sacred Art of the Catholic Church
Saturday, November 7
10:30 AM
33, rue Demées
61000 Alençon, France

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Orne Enchères +33 2 33 32 00 02 contact@orne-encheres.fr
On Drouot for more than 10 years avec More than 41,000 lots published

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