A stoup consisting of a winged figure and a natural shell.
A standing angel is placed on a small pedestal. Dressed in a long cascading robe, he looks askance at the faithful. In his left hand he holds a thurible, in his right a boat used for putting incense.
Under his feet there is a wide shell, which serves as a proper container for holy water.
SHELL STORM, A. Chertier, Paris, 19th century
zł2,800.00
A stoup consisting of a winged figure and a natural shell.
A standing angel is placed on a small pedestal. Dressed in a long cascading robe, he looks askance at the faithful. In his left hand he holds a thurible, in his right a boat used for putting incense.
Under his feet there is a wide shell, which serves as a proper container for holy water.
Description
Signature: A. Chertier, Orfèvre a Paris
Jean Alexandre Chertier (1825-1890) - Parisian goldsmith and bronzer, student of Louis Bachelet. In 1855 he received a bronze medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Two years later he founded his own studio Maison Chertier at 48 rue Mazarine. He specialized in liturgical goldsmithing, carrying out the most important orders from French dioceses. In 1878 he received the Grand Prix at the Universal Exhibition in Paris for the execution of doors set in the main portal of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Strasbourg.
Paris, 19th century
Silver, shell.
Dimensions: approx. 20cm high.
Condition of preservation: very good.