Bronze and Silver Holy Water Font

Description
A Louis XIV holy water font in bronze with applied silver floral elements, Rome, first half of the 18th century.
Details

The gilt and finely chiseled bronze base is centered by a painted copper miniature depicting Saint Joseph with the Christ Child. The piece stands out for the quality of its details and the elegance of the silver floral applications, typical of Roman Baroque style. This stoup, which skillfully combines bronze sculpture and miniature painting, is a remarkable example of 18th-century sacred art.

height 27 cm, width 20 cm

Condition
excellent
Category
Item Number
3172
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