20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] A FINE EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH...
A FINE EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE ALLEGORICAL CALVARY ALTAR SCENE
the crucifix decorated with French and Christian symbols including a cockerel, chalice, stone mason's tools, lantern, spear, sponge on stick, ladder, monstrance, pricket candles and others, the cross flanked by carved depictions of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen, finished in polychrome and mounted in a glazed strawwork-lined wooden case -- 10 x 7¾in. (25.5 x 19.5cm.)
the crucifix decorated with French and Christian symbols including a cockerel, chalice, stone mason's tools, lantern, spear, sponge on stick, ladder, monstrance, pricket candles and others, the cross flanked by carved depictions of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen, finished in polychrome and mounted in a glazed strawwork-lined wooden case -- 10 x 7¾in. (25.5 x 19.5cm.)
Sold for £2,976
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAPOLEONIC FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR BONE ALLEGORICAL CALVARY ALTAR SCENE
the crucifix decorated with French and Christian symbols including a cockerel, chalice, stone mason's tools, lantern, spear, sponge on stick, ladder, monstrance, pricket candles and others, the cross flanked by carved depictions of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen, finished in polychrome and mounted in a glazed strawwork-lined wooden case -- 10 x 7¾in. (25.5 x 19.5cm.)
the crucifix decorated with French and Christian symbols including a cockerel, chalice, stone mason's tools, lantern, spear, sponge on stick, ladder, monstrance, pricket candles and others, the cross flanked by carved depictions of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen, finished in polychrome and mounted in a glazed strawwork-lined wooden case -- 10 x 7¾in. (25.5 x 19.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
