Bidspirit auction | Carved and Polychromed Reliquary Bust

Carved and Polychromed Reliquary Bust of a Saint, 18th century - Carved And Polychromed Reliquary Bust Of A Saint Probably Continental or Spanish Colonial, likely 18th century. Carved wood reliquary bust of a male saint, with polychromed face and hair, gilt robe, and painted faux-marble pedestal base. The breast is carved with a small central aperture intended to hold a relic or devotional object, now absent, with remnants of old sealing material around the opening. The reverse retains metal tabs for mounting. 12 1/2 in. H with base; 7 7/8 in. H without base. Base: 5 1/4 in. W x 4 5/8 in. D.