145

A VERY FINE IVORY RELIEF PLAQUE: The Removal From the Cross, probably German, 17th century. Finely carved with exceptional detail and with carved acanthus oval frame with cherub finial. Height 5.75".

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

146

A CARVED AND POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE: Saint Peter Alcantra, 18th century, probably Spanish. Fully carved in the round with great detail throughout. Height 12.75". Losses.

Estimate $500-$750

147

A FINE BERLIN HAND PAINTED OVAL PORCELAIN PLAQUE: Saint Joseph and The Infant Christ, 19th century and contained in a gilded frame. Height 7.75".

Estimate $300-$500

148

A GILT BRONZE GOTHIC-STYLE RELIQUARY containing the relics of Saint Columba or Colmeille, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint Danieliset, Saint Lucy, and Saint Patritii. Height 12".

Estimate $500-$1,000

149

A 17TH OR 18TH CENTURY CARVED BONE FIGURE: The Madonna and Child, probably German. Contained in a Gothic arched gilded frame. Overall height 7.5".

Estimate $350-$550

150

A BRONZE FIGURAL RELIQUARY in the shape of a small cathedral or chapel and containing a first-class relic of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, founder of the congregation "Missionaries of the Precious Blood". Together with supporting documents (paper). Height 6.5".

Estimate $400-$600

151

A 17TH OR 18TH CENTURY CAST BRONZE PLAQUE: The Placing in the Tomb, probably Roman, with dark brown patina. Height 5.5".

Estimate $300-$500

152

A BRONZE FIGURE: The Apostle Saint Peter, after the 14th century work by Arnolfo di Cambio presently on display in Saint Peters Basilica, Rome. The offered lot would appear to be an 18th century copy. Overall dark brown rich patina. Height 19".

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

153

A VERY NICE 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN REPOUSSÉ BRONZE OR COPPER PLAQUE: Saint John the Baptist. Overall deep brown patina. Height 5.25".

Estimate $250-$500