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Description
A very rare antique hand carved wood frame, 119 years old in very good condition. –features porcelain china figures of young Jesus, Joseph and Mary behind glass. Insert reads “Altar of the Holy Family Confraternity Established by Apostolic Letters of Pope Leo XIII Dated June 14th 1892." Measures 12½ inches high, 9½ inches wide, 4 inches deep. Original backing.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Wood frame porcelain figures
Distinguishing marks
Altar of the Holy Family Confraternity Established by Apostolic letters of Pope Leo XIII
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
12 1/2 high-9 1/2 wide- 4 deep
Date Period
June 14, 1892
Weight
unknown
History
estate sale
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Re: Religious icon
Shadow box Icons of this type are generally a "Hard Sell" in today's market, I often see them fail to get bids at most estate auctions, or go for about $125.00. Dealers generally remove the icons and sell the frame separately