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AN EXCEPTIONAL LIMOGES ENAMELED PLAQUE of The Virgin, 19th century, se tin a period hand carved frame with gilt highlights. Overall 7"x5.5".

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

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A FINE CARVED IVORY CORPUS 18th century, probably French. Delicately carved of good anatomy showing muscle structure, flowing hair and deeply carved draped loincloth. Scattered losses. Height 8.75".

Estimate $600-$900

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A VERY FINE AND IMPORTANT SILVER-GILT, ENAMELED AND ENGRAVED CIBORIUM, Armand Calliat, Lyons, France, circa 1890. Rising up from a six-lobed heavily engraved base with beaded rim and set with six cloisonné enamel shields displaying various images including the Lamb of God, the central reeded-style stem holding a compressed circular node with beading and enamel and supporting a large bowl held in an enameled and pierced basket and engraved in Latin "This is the bread of God which came down from heaven and gives life to the world". The dome lid heavily chased and with applied cloisonné enamel and enameled cross finial. Height 12". Comes in a velvet and silk-lined custom-fitted and lockable leather covered case. Total weight 42 ounces. Spectacular!

Estimate $3,500-$5,500

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A CONTINENTAL SCHOOL CARVED AND POLYCHROME PLAQUE of The Weighing of Souls, possibly 16th century and probably Spanish. On the left an angel places a sould to be weighed on the scale. On the right, the devil pulls to soul through hell. 7.25"x5".

Estimate $800-$1,200