47

Italian silver sculpture of St Vitus, Sicily, 18th century

Height x width x depth: 15.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm. Base 5 x 12 x 12 cm. Total weight 955 g.

solid silver, depicting St. Vitus, shown in the round with a dog. Apparently not hallmarked, tested with acid and touchstone. On the back bottom the inscription 'D.G.F. - A 1772'.
Placed on a plexiglass base.

Item condition grading: **** good, minor signs of use commensurate with use over time.

Exhibitions:
Palermo, Li Vigni Collection.
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.800,00
Starting price
Unsold
Evaluate a similar item
Live auction 299

Silver, Ivores, Corals and Works Art from important private collections

Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 23 May 2024
SINGLE SESSION 23/05/2024 Hours 15:00