Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Large Jeweled & Enameled Gilt-Metal 4 Evangelists Altar Reliquary
- Price realized
- $704
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $550
- Category
- Other Decorative Arts
- Sold
- March 29, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3– MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
Large gilt-metal cruciform altar reliquary, cross-shaped frame with quatrefoil terminals, each adorned with enameled roundel depicting the Four Evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in symbolic form, centering rhinestone-framed relic chamber, with applied foliate scrollwork and multicolor rhinestones, rising on paneled foot, relic chamber: approx 1 3/8"diam, overall: approx 14"h, 7.5"w, 5.25"d, 2.5lbs Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques
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.