Lot 68
  • 68

Ostensoir et son ciboire en argent et vermeil par Louis Wolfers, Bruxelles, 1852-1868

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Ostensoir et son ciboire en argent et vermeil par Louis Wolfers, Bruxelles, 1852-1868
  • silver and silver-gilt
  • Ht. de l'ostensoir 65 cm, 2 376 g ; 26 3/4 in high, 76oz 7dwt
l'ostensoir à pied ovale repoussé d'épis de blé, joncs et chérubins, la gloire ornée d'un Agneau Pascal entouré de pampres de vigne et sommé d'une colombe sous une couronne tenue par deux anges, le ciboire de même décor sur le pied, le couvercle ajouré

Condition

The monstrance in overall good condition, one leaf partly missing, a wheat ear possibly missing, the ciborium cup with gilding worn. Nice design.
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