September 23, 2020 10:00 EST
Ritual and Culture
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A large Italian quill work reliquary depicting Saint Anne and the Virgin
19th century
Framed reliquary with central miniature painting of Saint Anne instructing the Virgin, surrounded by gilt quill work and labeled relics; two wax seals and an inventory inscription to the reverse.
H: 15 1/2, W: 21 1/2, D: 2 1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York, NY.
Sold for $3,000
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Framed reliquary with central miniature painting of Saint Anne instructing the Virgin, surrounded by gilt quill work and labeled relics; two wax seals and an inventory inscription to the reverse.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York, NY.
