Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Figural Gilt Metal 'Pelican In Her Piety' Monstrance Altar Reliquary
- Price realized
- $461
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $375
- Category
- Other Collectibles
- Sold
- November 1, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3- OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS
Lot description
Figural gilt metal monstrance altar reliquary, central aperture with pierced star-form frame, issuing palm fronds and trefoil motifs, rising on standard modeled as a pelican mother wounding her breast to feed her young, representing the Catholic symbol of the "Pelican in Her Piety," rising on floriform foot, approx 11"h, 5"w, 4"d, 651.3 grams 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.