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909 - Romanesque holy water font with vegetal scroll decoration, F…
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Estimate €8,000 - €12,000
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Romanesque holy water font with vegetal scroll decoration, France, 12th–13th century Carved limestone. Dimensions: 27 x 28 cm. A rare Romanesque holy water font, hemispherical in shape and slightly open, adorned with a dense, continuous relief comprising stylised vegetal scrolls intertwined with geometric floral motifs. The decoration is arranged in superimposed registers, enlivened by undulating stems and schematic leaves pierced with small holes. The thick, irregular upper rim shows signs of wear from prolonged use. The robust carving and rhythmic character of the motifs are reminiscent of the French medieval ornamental repertoire of the 12th and 13th centuries, in which stylised vegetation served both a decorative and symbolic function within architecture and liturgical elements. Surface erosion and mineral patina reinforce the historical authenticity of the piece and its sculptural presence. 27 x 28 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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