Triptych Sacred Icon Journey Christ Madonna, 1890s, Brass

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A precious and rare devotional travel triptych in finely chiseled brass and glass enamel, complete with a acrylic glass display … Read more A precious and rare devotional travel triptych in finely chiseled brass and glass enamel, complete with a acrylic glass display stand, attributed to a 19th-century manufacture.
Subject and Style: Folding three-panel structure with a blessing Christ in the center flanked by the Madonna and a figure of a saint on the side panels, framed by refined fretwork and raised floral motifs.
Material and Finish: Solid brass casting with cobalt blue and white glass enamel accents; contemporary acrylic glass stand included.
Ideal for: Collectors of high-quality religious objects, corners of meditation and prayer, or as a striking historic piece for period interiors.
Technical Details and Condition:

Type: Travel triptych icon (display stand included)

Subject: Christ Blessing, Madonna, and Saint

Attribution: Attributable to ancient craftsmanship

Materials: Brass, vitreous enamels

Period: Attributable/estimated to the 19th century

Dimensions: Open: Width 45 cm - Height 17.5 cm - Depth 0.5 cm | Closed: Width 15.5 cm

Condition: Very good historical condition. Original hinges are stable and in perfect working order; brass back with a suggestive natural patina and age-related foxing; minimal and natural enamel losses on the front consistent with the object's age. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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