| 545 |
A SPANISH BRONZE AND ENAMEL
PROCESSIONAL CROSS, 19th century. The cross set with a bronze corpus above
which is mounted a circular champleve enamel disc with an angel. The cross
ends set with cabochons. The verso with a relief figure of the Virgin.
Height 20 inches (51 cm). Estimate $300-$500 |
| 546 |
A SILVERED AND GILDED
CHALICE, Italian 20th century. The ornate domed base with Eucharistic
Symbols, the gilded bell-shape cup held in an ornate repousse reserve.
Height 10.25 inches (26 cm). Estimate $400-$600 |
| 547 |
A BRONZE BUST OF POPE PIUS
IX (Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti), French or Italian 19th century. Good
detail and likeness with dark brown patina. His was the longest
Pontificate in the history of the Papacy (1846-1878). He was beautified on
Sept. 3, 2000. Height 12.75 inches (32 cm). Estimate $200-$300 |
| 548 |
A CARVED IVORY CROSS AND
CORPUS, finely carved and with ivory suspension loop. Overall height 7.5
inches (19 cm). Estimate $150-$300 |
| 549 |
A STERLING SILVER EPISCOPAL
PECTORAL CROSS, 20th century. The cross ends with carved cameo medallions
depicting the symbols of the four Evangelists. At center a carved cameo of
the Holy Spirit (dove). Length 4.75 inches (12 cm). Estimate
$150-$300 |
| 550 |
A CARVED IVORY CORPUS,
Continental 18th/19th century. Finely carved with good anatomy, and
exceptional details. Lacking arms. Length 5.5 inches (14 cm). Estimate
$150-$300 |
| 551 |
A SILVERED BRONZE ALTAR
CRUCIFIX, Continental circa 1930's. An interesting and highly artistic
rendering, resting on a marble plinth. Height 13.75 inches (35 cm).
Estimate $300-$500 |
| 552 |
A LARGE BRONZE CRUCIFIED
CHRIST, 20th century. The massive bronze corpus dramatically rendered in
full round with arched back and looking skyward. Mounted on a simple wood
cross together with bronze title plaque. Powerful! Height of Corpus 40
inches (101.5 cm). Overall height of cross 57 inches (145 cm). Estimate
$500-$1,000 |
| 553 |
A MASSIVE BRONZE ALTAR
CRUCIFIX, French or Italian 19th century. The three-sided base with relief
images: Jesus, Joseph and Mary - The Holy Family. Height 45.5 inches
(114.5 cm). Estimate $750-$1,000 |
