97
Josiah McElheny
Recreating a Miraculous Object
- Estimate
- $9,000 - 12,000
Lot Details
The complete set of three objects, one framed reproduction of a Renaissance fresco with text, one hand-blown glass vase and one painted shelf,
1997-1999
glass: 8 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in (21.9 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
shelf: 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 1 3/4 in (17.5 x 17.5 x 4.4 cm)
frame: 20 3/4 x 16 1/2 in (52.7 x 41.9 cm)
shelf: 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 1 3/4 in (17.5 x 17.5 x 4.4 cm)
frame: 20 3/4 x 16 1/2 in (52.7 x 41.9 cm)
from the edition of 12, all in very good condition.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The text below the reproduction reads:
This fresco from the 16th century depicts the `miracle of the cup', one of the miracles of Saint Anthony of Padove. The glass, which fell from the great heights of the bell tower, not only survived the fall, but broke the pavement. Many people were in the square to witness the event.
This fresco from the 16th century depicts the `miracle of the cup', one of the miracles of Saint Anthony of Padove. The glass, which fell from the great heights of the bell tower, not only survived the fall, but broke the pavement. Many people were in the square to witness the event.