a gold medal in a blue case on a white surface
Maison de Vente Bürgi

9 - Medal. Design: A religious scene depicting Christ enthroned …
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Estimate €20 - €30
Description
Medal. Design: A religious scene depicting Christ enthroned (holding an open book marked ‘IHS XPS’), flanked by two angels — one holding a spear, the other a candle — beneath the radiant dove of the Holy Spirit. Peripheral inscription: ‘I RENOUNCE SATAN, HIS PRIDE, HIS WORKS, AND I COMMIT MYSELF TO JESUS CHRIST FOREVER’ (baptismal vows). Lower register: Engraved spaces intended for recording the dates of the sacraments — Baptism / First Communion / Confirmation — with spaces for the year (‘18..’), suggesting a commemorative medal intended to be personalised. Features: • Metal: Bronze • Diameter: approximately 70 mm • Case: original black leather, blue velvet interior • Condition: fine period patina, case showing visible signs of wear (to be specified) • Period: late 19th / early 20th century (Art Nouveau/Neo-Gothic style)
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About the sale Regular Auction – Asian Art, Jewellery, Design & Furniture
Auction location
Auction time 07/20/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 88094996
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