Decorative Arts Auction

December 14, 2011

LOT 76

Lot 76

Belgian Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Monstrance, 1900

Belgian Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Monstrance, 1900
Lot 76 Details
Belgian Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Monstrance, 1900

of architectural form, the central glazed hinged compartment encasing silver gilt lunette, with figures of St. Peter, St. Paul, and angels, surmounted by the radiant Virgin and with grotesques all raised on cabochon mounted scalloped base to knopped stem with enamelled bosses, cased
height 28.5" — 72.4 cm.
underside signed J. Wilmotte Fils, Orfevre, Liege and with presentation engraving base rim to Couvent des Caqmelites [sic], 7 Mars, 1900

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,337
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Belgian Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Monstrance, 1900
  • Belgian Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Monstrance, 1900

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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