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An Italian Polychrome Decorated Reliquary Cabinet with Carved Virgin of Guadalupe Figure
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$650
Live Auction
An Atlanta Overture: The Personal Collection of Carol Ann Blumenthal Klotz
Description
An Italian Polychrome Decorated Reliquary Cabinet with Carved Virgin of Guadalupe Figure
18th Century
Cabinet, height 45 x width 25 x depth 11 inches. Virgin Figure, height 17 inches.
Property from the Personal Collection of Carol Ann Blumenthal Klotz, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
The cabinet is in sound structural condition retaining the majority of its elaborate polychrome and gilt decoration with glass which is in overall good condition retaining a very minor crack to the central door's upper left corner which is only visible upon close inspection. The Virgin figure is in overall good condition retaining its original polychrome and gilt decoration. The figure retains two broken fingers. Both cabinet and Virgin figure display patina and numerous chips/losses to their polychrome decoration commensurate with age.