$2,350
South American Silver Shrine with Carved Ivory Figure of the Christ Child, 18th/19th century, with two spiral fluted columns supporting peaked canopy with orb and cruciform finial, the oval base with drapery and floral swag trim, on four grotesque winged figure legs with ball and claw feet, the stand supporting Goanese carved ivory figure of the Christ child, ivory lg. 7 1/8, shrine ht. 18 1/8 in., approx. 40 troy oz. weighable silver.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-10-07