An Italian Walnut and Painted Copper Reliquary
first half of 17th century
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The faux bois tortoiseshell painted copper lid with turned knob above a canted and carved cornice, above a box with four oil on copper panels of figural scenes attributed to the school of Jusepe de Ribera, all on a molded base.
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Worn patina commensurate with age, panels intact and with scattered retouch.
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From the collection of Madeleine Foster, Chicago, acquired on her travels to Morocco, 1927; by descent.
lot 14
An Italian Walnut and Painted Copper Reliquary