Saint relic portrait shadow box???
9 1/2” wide, 10 3/4” high, 2” deep. Shadow box with bits of paper in a foreign language, picture of St. Francis? Tassels, fabric and a wax stamp. Sandpaper or tar backing.
Antique store find.
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Dear Amanda,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a monastery handcraft with the measurements of 9 1/2” wide, 10 3/4” high, 2” deep. This monastery handcrafts are decorated and presented reliques. In this case, we have a reliqie of St. Francis, which is depicted in the etching in the middle. Such handicrafts are mostly made in the 18th and 19th century and were a part of the day prayer. This piece appears to be German or Italian. This piece is probably made in the first half of the 19th century under the usage of older parts.
This piece is in good condition and there are no serious damages visible.
An estimation would be between 200 to 400 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
