Lot 167

Four reliquary crosses, South German/Alpine, probably Oberammergau, 18th / early 19th century

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 250

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Description

Wood, carved. The front of each shows a Corpus Christi of the three-nail type and a Mater Dolorosa with sword, some with INRI sign; two examples with a crowning God the Father group with orb as well as heart-shaped, quatrefoil and circular openings. Bone mounts in varying states of preservation: plaques and turned pommels at the terminals of the cross, three bone loops, one wire loop. The reverse of each with a reliquary compartment fitted with a carved Arma Christi drawer; visible compartments with coloured lining, wire tendril and bead mounts, fabric packets and individual inscribed Cedulae. Rubbed, darkened in places, occasional worm holes; one drawer with a loss, bone plaques with chips. H. circa 22–34 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.