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A Precious Model of the Holy Sepulcher for the Louvre

Result EUR80,600
Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 06 October 2022 - 13:00 (CEST) - 3, place Franklin - 06000 Nice

"Souvenirs" of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, a particularly holy place for Christians since the end of the Roman Empire, were highly sought after.

Bethlehem, second half of the 17th century, model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher,... A Precious Model of the Holy Sepulcher for the Louvre

Bethlehem, second half of the 17th century, model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, olivewood, boxwood, mother of pearl, ivory and bone, 22 x 41 x 35 cm/8.66 x 16.14 x 13.78 in.
Result: €80,600

The Louvre Museum preempted this extraordinary model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for €80,600. Christians believe that the site encompasses Golgotha,…
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Art religieux
Thursday 06 October 2022 - 13:00 (CEST) - Live
3, place Franklin - 06000 Nice
Millon Riviera
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Model of the Holy Sepulcher: A Rare Treasure from the 17th Century
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Model of the Holy Sepulcher: A Rare Treasure from the 17th Century

Kept in the same family since its acquisition in the 18th century, this model of one of Christianity’s holiest sites was made in Bethlehem.
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