French Folk Art Shellwork Diorama of the Grotto at Lourdes

Name: French Folk Art Shellwork Diorama of the Grotto at Lourdes
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA337783
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A fabulous French shellwork table top diorama of the Grotto at Lourdes, late 19th Century, very intricately detailed in shells, wax, card and foliage depicting the Basilica on the hilltop with St. Bernadette at the fountain with a priest in a pulpit and various other figures, birds etc, within a glazed mahogany case.

Measurements: 44cm (53cm including pediment) x 49cm x 29cm

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA337783

Description

A fabulous French shellwork table top diorama of the Grotto at Lourdes, late 19th Century, very intricately detailed in shells, wax, card and foliage depicting the Basilica on the hilltop with St.

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Bernadette at the fountain with a priest in a pulpit and various other figures, birds etc, within a glazed mahogany case.

Hand of Glory

Measurements: 44cm (53cm including pediment) x 49cm x 29cm

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA337783

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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012