Lot 194
  • 194

Calice en vermeil par Damian de Castro, Cordoue, vers 1770

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Calice en vermeil par Damian de Castro, Cordoue, vers 1770
  • silver-gilt
  • Haut. 27 cm, 792 g ; 10 1/2 in, 25oz 10dwt
repoussé, ciselée et appliqué des images de la Passion du Christ et de l'Eucharistie, avec des scènes de la vie du Christ dont le Lavement des pieds, la Cène, la Veillé dans le Jardin des Oliviers, la Trahison dans le Jardin des Oliviers, et le Procès devant Pilate, la bordure portant l'inscription Orate Pro Johann Stirling et Anna Uxor Ejus, sous la base, une plaque à décor similaire

embossed, cast and chased with images of The Passion and Eucharist, with scenes from the life of Christ including Washing of the feet, the Last Supper, the First Eucharist, Praying in Gethsemane, Betrayal in Gethsemane and Trial before Pilate, rim inscribed Orate Pro Johann Stirling et Anna Uxor Ejus, detachable base plate repeating the body ornament

Provenance

Eglise San Nicolas de Cordoue

Exhibited

Dioniso Ortiz Juarez, Orfebreria Cordobesa, September 1973, no. 168

Condition

Clear marks, generally good condition, usual scratches and little dents and wear only, nice gilding colour
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