This refined antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and reflects the high level of ecclesiastical metalwork produced during the 19th century. Executed in bronze with a silvered finish, the piece features a radiant sunburst form centered by a circular glazed aperture, traditionally used for the display of the consecrated host or a sacred relic. The halo is surmounted by a sculpted Latin cross and enriched at the base with finely detailed cherubic heads and wings, symbolizing divine presence and protection. The slender baluster-form stem rises from a broad circular base adorned with classical relief decoration, providing both visual balance and structural stability. The surface retains a beautifully aged silvered patina with soft wear and tonal variation consistent with age, enhancing its authentic antique character. Both devotional and sculptural, this antique French monstrance...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Texas
MaterialsSilver Plate, Bronze