Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Heart-Form Klosterarbeit Reliquary Containing Relics Of 5 Saints
- Price realized
- $185
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $150
- Category
- Other Collectibles
- Sold
- February 22, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
Heart-shaped "Klosterarbeit (Covent Work)" reliquary, housing (five) relics of Saint Margaret of Antioch, Saint Agnes of Rome, Saint Steven, Saint Benedict, and Saint Victoria, framed by couched metallic threads, with embroidered foliate wreath and scalloped beadwork trim, overall: approx 3 3/4"h, 3"w, 22.2 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques 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.