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LOT 526

Lot 526

Large Italian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered and Carved Marble Crucifix, Sicily, late 18th/early 19th century

Large Italian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered and Carved Marble Crucifix, Sicily, late 18th/early 19th century
Lot 526 Details
Large Italian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered and Carved Marble Crucifix, Sicily, late 18th/early 19th century

the marble corpus christi modelled with gilt perizoma and with right foot over the left, silver with unidentified impressed marks
33.25 x 21 in — 84.5 x 53.3 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Large Italian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered and Carved Marble Crucifix, Sicily, late 18th/early 19th century
  • Large Italian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered and Carved Marble Crucifix, Sicily, late 18th/early 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

No Titulus Crucis plaque; minor losses to fingers, toes; old repair to the right arm at the elbow

LOT 526
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 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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