Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Live Auction

Winter Southern Estates and Collections: Session I

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 10:00AM EST
Lot 458

6 European Holy Water Fonts

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from an Estate, Chicago and Savannah

Description:

6 European Holy Water Fonts, two large Italian fonts, larger with crown finial, image of Mary and baby Jesus, winged cherub base and floral designs in yellow, blue and purple, with crowned 'M' logo, back marked with logo and 'Italy' (broken and repaired across middle and at base), the other with multiple cherubs and angels, yellow and blue, back marked 'D'Arna Perugia Italia,' another cruciform font with shell shaped bowl (side of bowl broken and repaired, with some losses), one with gilded cross and sacred heart, one of a winged cherub under an orange roof, marked 'W. Germany' with maker's logo and one with crucifix top and winged angel below the bowl, in beige, green and blue, all can be mounted.

Measurements: Height: of largest, 16 1/2 in. x Width: 6 1/2 in. x Depth: 3 5/8 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, some wear to gilt and paint, see description.

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