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A 19th century French silver monstrance
Estimate
3.500 - 4.500
Session 1
20 July 2026
Description
Silver metal and 950/000 silver
On a quadrangular base decorated with a representation of the Ark of the Covenant, the stem enriched with Eucharistic motifs of wheat sheaves and grape clusters
Circular lunette surrounded by a glory of rays and a choir of cherubim emerging from clouds
The whole surmounted by a Latin cross
France, 19th century
Standard guarantee mark and silversmith's mark of Joseph Favier (1811-1887)
Height: 73 cm
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