Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
1st-Class Relic Of ST. Jacobus De Voragine In Theca Reliquary With Coa
- Price realized
- $615
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $500
- Category
- Other Collectibles
- Sold
- March 29, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3– MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Jacobus de Voragine (Dominican Archbishop of Genoa, author of the Golden Legend, Italian, c.1230-1298), housed in a silver-tone metal theca reliquary with scalloped border, red wax seal with the Archbishop of Aversanus coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Carmelus Cesarano, Congregation of the Holy Redemptorists, Doctor of Theology and Apostles, Archbishop of Aversanus, theca: approx 1 3/8"diam, 7.5 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.