A SICILIAN GILT-COPPER, BLUE GLASS, CORAL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL-SET RELIQUARY

A SICILIAN GILT-COPPER, BLUE GLASS, CORAL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL-SET RELIQUARY
TRAPANI, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Of cartouche form, the central roundel with a niched figure of the Virgin, within a scrolling foliate surround surmounted by a double C-crolled cresting and a conforming cartouche-shaped apron clasp; small losses and replacements
11 ½ in. (29.5 cm.) high; 10 ½ in. (27 cm.) wide

Provenance
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
These lots have been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.