893

AN 18TH CENTURY DEVOTIONAL PAINTING of St. John Nepomuk, watercolor and gouache on vellum, inscribed in German on lower margin "Fearless in death St. John remember me". St. John Nepomuk is the Patron of Czechoslovakia, celebrated on May 16th. 5.25 inches x 4 inches (13.5 cm x 10 cm). Estimate $200-$250

894

RELIQUARY, an ornate cased reliquary, German circa 1800. At center an oval watercolor painting on vellum of St. John Nepomuk encircled in bullion and seed pearls and surrounded by the relics of 6 martyrs listed as Sancti Laureati Martyr, Sancti Laurentu Martyr, Sancti Pontiani Matryr, Sancti Liberati Martyr, Sancti Peterity Martyr and Sancti Maurity Martyr. Enclosed in a glazed frame, overall dimensions 11.25 inches x 9.5 inches (28.5 cm x 24 cm). Estimate $300-$500Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only. The relics themselves will be given as a gift to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

895

EMBROIDERED DEVOTIONAL OF THE VIRGIN & CHILD, probably Spanish or Italian and probably 16th or 17th century. A finely embroidered image of the Nursing Madonna, rendered in colored silk thread and bullion and contained in a glazed frame. 4 inches x 3 inches (10 cm x 7.5 cm). Estimate $200-$300

896

RELIQUARY, a carved and partial silver-leafed wood altar reliquary, Italian 18th century. Containing a large relic listed as Saint Mauritius Martyr. Height 24 inches (60.5 cm). Estimate $500-$800 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only, the relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

897

RELIQUARY, a large cased reliquary containing the relics of 10 Martyr Saints listed as St. Gloriosi, St. Laudati, St. Gaudentius, St. Volani, St. Anonymi, St. Vitalis, St. Iraenei, St. Aurelii, St. Victorii and St. Bonifacii. Set on a red velvet field and encircled with decorative bullion thread. Probably Italian 19th century. 12 inches x 8.5 inches (30 cm x 21 cm). Estimate $250-$500 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only. The relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

898

RELIQUARY, a carved and gessoed wood altar reliquary containing a relic listed as Saint Deodata (Deodatus), some losses. Height 20 inches (50 cm). Estimate $250-$500 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only.  The relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

899

RELIQUARY, a large and impressive altar size reliquary. The pyramidal form resting on an ebonized wood base set on three ball feet. The maroon velvet field with bullion embroidered Sacred Heart at center and above a relic of Saint Hedwig, daughter of the Duke of Croatia and Palmatia (1174-1243), and below a relic of Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1512) patron of travelers, sailors and others. Probably German 19th century. Height 25 inches (63 cm). Estimate $400-$600 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only. The relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

900

RELIQUARY, an oval framed reliquary containing 9 relics including those listed as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Teresia, St. Benegni, St. Gerebalio, St. Felicis, and others. Verso with red wax seal. Height 6.25 inches. Estimate $150-$300 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only. The relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

901

RELIQUARY, a cased reliquary, at top a watercolor rendering of Blessed Isabella of France (d.1270) sister of Saint Louis IX, and below various relics. 7.5 inches x 5.5 inches. Estimate $300-$500 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only, the relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

902

RELIQUARY, a circular reliquary with a relic of St. John the Baptist, 19th century. Diameter 5.5 inches. Estimate $300-$500 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only, the relics themselves will be given to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.