RELIQUARY EX OSSIBUS SAINT FRANCOIS DE SALES

Extremely rare reliquary in gilded bronze in the form of a Gothic chapel, the uprights have a column inhabited by statues, glazed in the lower part, it contains a first class relic"Ex Ossibus"of Saint Francois de Sales on a purple velvet cushion. Very beautiful patina of the gilding, a small lack to report on one of the steeples.

With its original glasses, unopened .

PERIOD:19th century (for the reliquary)
SIZE:19cm X 13.5cm
SIZE:7.5"X 5.3"

Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was a Swiss Catholic bishop and Doctor of the Church. He is best known for his preaching and reconciliation work with Protestants. He is the author of many spiritual books, including"Introduction to Devout Life".