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Lot 93
Sale 1062 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Jul 19, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$30,000 -
50,000
Price Realized
$87,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A French Gilt Bronze Double-Sided Tabernacle Encasing Two Enameled Plaques on Marble Pedestal
The Plaques by Paul-Louis-Alfred Serre (French, 1810-1892), Dated 1887 and 1889; The Tabernacle by F. Barbedienne Foundry, Paris, Late 19th Century
the plaques depicting Charity and the Holy Family with Elizabeth and Infant St. John after works by Andrea del Sarto (Italian, 16th Century), each signed ALFRED SERRE and F. BARBEDIENNE, the first example dated 1887, the second dated 1889; the tabernacle foot inscribed F. Barbedienne Paris, resting on the original griotte marble pedestal with revolving octagonal top.
Height of tabernacle 50 1/2 inches; plaques: 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (sight).
Height of tabernacle 50 1/2 inches; plaques: 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (sight).
Property from a Private Chicago Collection