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Description
• Type: Holy Water Font / Bénitier de Chevet • Style: Art Deco / Streamline Moderne / Skyscraper Style • Era: Circa 1920s–1930s • Origin: France • Materials: Silver-finished cast metal, gold-toned relief plaques, blue basin insert • Subject: Crucifixion scene and Virgo Maria (Virgin Mary) profile medal • Mounting: Built-in loop on top reverse for hanging wall display Antique French Art Deco holy water font (bénitier) dating to the 1920s/1930s Machine Age. This stunning piece blends striking architectural sacred design with classic period materials. • Top Tier: Displays an inset round gold-toned medallion featuring a high-relief profile of the Virgin Mary, inscribed with the text "VIRGO MARIA". • Central Panel: Houses a rectangular gold-background plate depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, flanked by Saint John and the Virgin Mary at the base of the cross (labeled with the classic INRI banner).
Seller Information
GoldenTree Estate Sales
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- Starting Bid: $10
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
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| $75 – $149.99 | $5 |
| $150 – $499.99 | $10 |
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| $25,000 – $49,999.99 | $500 |
| $50,000 – $99,999.99 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 – $499,999.99 | $2,000 |
| $500,000+ | $5,000 |
