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288 - A rare reliquary bust in cast silver and ivory depicting Sai…
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,000
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A rare reliquary bust in cast silver and ivory depicting Saint Bennon, Bishop of Meissen. The bishop is depicted in bust form, clad in a richly jewelled cloak, with a cross around his neck. He wears a mitre. His face and hands are carved from ivory. He is mounted on an octagonal base designed in the Gothic style, featuring a decoration of chapels with pointed arches and a pinnacle adorned with relief scenes depicting episodes from the life of Christ. Hallmarks on the back and base: Germany, 13 and N. Circa 1880/1895 19.5 × 12.2 × 10.2 cm Gross weight 618 g. Minor chips, oxidation, dents, scratches; the mitre has been previously re-glued; a small chip on the little finger of the left hand; the two ribbon tails at the back of the mitre are missing. The right hand, previously reconstructed in resin painted to resemble ivory, is missing. The crozier is detached from the right hand. This work is accompanied by CIC number FR 260 69 00 333–K dated 21 May 2026 (Ref 2.1)
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About the sale LIVE – 9 August 2026 – Jewellery – Works of art
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Auction time 08/09/2026 at 2:30 PM
Lot description modified on 08/03/2026 at 6:43 PM
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