"Bust - Reliquary "s. Gaudiosi M." Archbishop And Martyr In Naples, Carved Wood, Italy 19th Century"
Bust of Archbishop Saint Gaudiosus of Naples, born in 360 in North Africa, martyr in 455 in Italy, carved and painted wood, hollowed out at the back. Mounted (pegged) on a poly-rectangular base, with rocaille decoration carved in low relief, gilded, housing inside: a relic (Ex ossibus) of "Saint Gaudiosi M.", surrounded by golden thread trimmings (work of Sisters). Tirol early 19th century, in good condition.