Lot number 3031 - Auction 160
ARMRELIQUIAR DES HEILIGEN ABTES BERNHARD

ARM RELIQUARY OF SAINT BERNARD THE ABBOT Probably France, 18th century Wood, carved on all sides, gilded, polychrome finish, reliquary window with glass cover in the center, on a pedestal. H. 38.5, W. 22, D. 13 cm, weight approx. 1.54 kg. Inscription 'St. Bernard' on the front. Arm reliquary in the form of a raised forearm in a blessing gesture, presumably of Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). Some loss of material and repair, minimal woodworm damage on the reverse.