Painted miniature or reliquary of a pontiff, inscribed with

Lot n° 9

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600 - 900 EUR

Painted miniature or reliquary of a pontiff, inscribed with - Lot 9

Painted miniature or reliquary of a pontiff, inscribed with "INNICENTIVS" and "PAPA XI," depicting Pope "INNOCENT XI," who has been declared Blessed. Born Benedetto Odescalchi on May 16, 1611, in Como, Lombardy, and died on August 12, 1689. He was a fervent leader of the Catholic Church from 1676 until his death. Composition of the pendant: on the front, a portrait of Innocent XI; on the back, a cartouche engraved with a Latin inscription, most likely carved from sea foam or limestone; the entire piece is encased in rock crystal (with a piece reattached to the back) and set within a brass frame. 17th-century work; dimensions of the pendant excluding the bail: h 6 x 4.8 x 1.5 cm

Sale information - SILVERWARE, GLASSWARE, TABLEWARE, BRONZE SCULPTURES, Vintage...

Online auction on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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Saturday, October 17, Sunday, October 18, and Monday, October 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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0 to 5 kg: €35 - 5 to 10 kg: €50

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0 to 5 kg: €68 - 5 to 10 kg: €106 - 10 to 20 kg: €162 - 20 to 30 kg: €218

ZONE 5: Rest of the world

0 to 5 kg: 87 € - 5 to 10 kg: 162 € - 10 to 20 kg: 237 € - 20 to 30 kg: 315 €

Sales conditions - SILVERWARE, GLASSWARE, TABLEWARE, BRONZE SCULPTURES, Vintage...

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