Collection of 13 Catholic devotional objects (13) - Bronze

Collection of Popular Religious Art – Cast Copper, Modernist Crucifix, Bonfol Stoneware, Holy Benitiers, Ancient Rosaries & Travel Medals (13 pieces) Magnificent set of 13 objects of piety, devotion, and Christian popular art from the 20th century. This very complete lot combines signatures of renowned artisans, souvenirs from European great sanctuaries (Lourdes, Banneux) and a superb diversity of materials (bronze, wood, porcelain, enamelled stoneware, patinated metals). Ideal for collectors or lovers of sacred art. Details of included pieces: 1. Large wall plate in repoussé copper – “The Angelus” by Jean-François Millet • Provenance: Handcrafted by metalworker M. Belalande in Villedieu-les-Poêles (France) – Original gold label on the back ("Médaille d'Or Paris"). • Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 37.5 cm | Weight 590 g. • Condition: Good condition, superb patina, with suspension ring. • Historical note on the work: The relief on this plate reproduces Millet’s absolute masterpiece painted between 1857 and 1859. The work illustrates a deep Christian tradition of rural France: at sunset, as the church bell tolls in the distance, a farming couple pauses their hard potato harvest to bow their heads and join their hands in reciting the Angelus, the greeting prayer celebrating the Incarnation. It is one of the most powerful and universal symbols of folk Christian art and the rural world of yesteryear. 2. Eucharistic benitier in enamelled stoneware (Swiss Art) • Artist/Origin: Stamped on the back by master ceramicist Felicitas Holzgang in Bonfol (Switzerland). • Iconography: Paleo-Christian symbols (INRI, Ichthys fish, chalice and ears of wheat). Blue-purple flame enamel. • Dimensions & Weight: 14 x 15 cm | Weight 290 g. • Condition: Very good condition, enamel very bright, no chips. 3. Modernist wall crucifix in Brutalist style • Description: Bronze Christ with a dark, matte patina, mounted on a minimalist light wood cross. Highly expressive graphic style from the 1960s. • Dimensions & Weight: 24 x 22 cm | Weight 254 g. • Condition: Very good wear condition, solid mount, original wall hanger on back. 4. Statue “Saint Francis of Assisi” in alabaster-style resin • Artist/Origin: Inscribed in relief "L. TONI" on the base by Italian sculptor Luigi Toni (Italy, circa 1970s/1980s). • Iconography: Saint Francis caressing a lamb. Ivory-like aged appearance. • Dimensions & Weight: Height 15.5 cm (Base 10 x 5 cm) | Weight 340 g. • Historical note on the saint: Saint Francis of Assisi (1181–1226) is one of Christianity’s most loved figures. Founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), he chose to live in total poverty and fraternity. Renowned for his unconditional love of Creation, he regarded animals as his brothers and sisters and preached the divine word to them. The figurine shows him here with a lamb, symbolizing gentleness, purity, and evangelical innocence. Today recognized as the patron saint of animals and ecology, his iconography embodies peace and respect for nature. 5. Polychrome benitier in alabaster resin – Virgin and Child • Provenance: Christian art workshop in Italy (original gold label on the back). Hand-painted. Supplied with its beaded chain and decorative tassels from the original set. • Dimensions & Weight: Height 16 cm | Weight 270 g. 6. Benitier in fine white and gold porcelain – Virgin and Child • Description: White enamelled porcelain, delicate features and fine gold edging. • Dimensions & Weight: 14 x 8 cm | Weight 165 g. • Condition: No cracks or chips. Minor wear on the gilding consistent with age. 7. Wall devotion plaque – Lourdes Grotto • Description: Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Bernadette in patinated regule, on a thick composite resin base imitating alabaster. • Dimensions & Weight: 12 x 7.5 cm | Weight 170 g. 8. Gothic-style office miniature in stained-glass look • Description: Small crowned Virgin and Child in silvered metal before a Gothic arch filled with translucent colored resins catching the light. • Dimensions & Weight: Height 6.5 cm (Base 3 x 2 cm) | Weight 35 g. 9. Old pilgrimage rosary in black wood • Description: Oval beads in black wood on a metal chain. Dual-material crucifix (wood and metal), with the central heart shaped like the Virgin, and an additional hanging pilgrimage medal. Separator beads engraved. • Weight: 35 g. 10. Pilgrimage rosary in boxwood – Lourdes souvenir • Description: Honey-coloured cylindrical beads in varnished wood. Hexagonal heart representing the Virgin Mary and the Apparition. Silvered metal crucifix and light wood with engraved back inscription "LOURDES." 11. Hazelwood rosary with Pater beads sculpted as roses • Description: Light brown beads. The decades’ beads are finely carved as roses in relief. Crucifix with INRI lettering and back marked "FRANCE" stamped on the metal frame. 12. Magnetic travel medal “Saint Christopher” – Signed CF Italy • Description: Oval antiqued silver-toned metal medal showing Saint Christopher protecting the Infant Jesus. Workshop markings on each side, inscription "Italy" and relief-stamped heart on the back. Supplied with its original magnet. • Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.2 cm | Weight 21 g. 13. Magnetic protection medal – Virgin of the Poor of Banneux • Description: Stylized oval silver-toned medal depicting the Marian apparition of Banneux (Belgium) on a radiating background. Inscription “BANNEUX” clearly visible. Back features its ferrite magnet. • Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.2 cm | Weight 32 g. * The first overall photo of this listing is an AI-generated illustration to aesthetically stage the lot items.

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