Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
1st-Class Relic Of ST. Therese Of Lisieux In Theca & Pax Reliquary
- Price realized
- $896
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $700
- Category
- Other Collectibles
- Sold
- February 22, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
First-class (ex capillis) relic of Saint Therese of Lisieux (also known as "Little Flower of Jesus," born Marie Francoise-Therese Martin, France, 1873-1897), housed in a sealed theca reliquary with scalloped border, further encased in a liturgical gilt metal pax or osculatorium reliquary, having cross-form finial, above shaped back and protruding filigree frame, with scrolled handle to be held during the "Kiss of Peace" ceremony in Catholic Mass, case back of pax hallmarked 800 with partially obliterated maker's mark, theca: approx 1 1/8"diam, overall: approx 4"h, 3"w, 1.75"d, 102.9 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.