Reliquary frame decorated with gilded paper foliage, featuri - Lot 284

Reliquary frame decorated with gilded paper foliage, featuring in the center a relic of the Holy Cross in a cross-shaped frame, surrounded by relics of Saint Martha, Saint Victory, Saint Martin, Saint Cesaire, Saint Polycarp, Saint Vitalis, Saint Dominique and Saint John the Baptist in a foliate scroll frame of ears of wheat and vines under a crown of thorns in rolled gilded paper. 19th century 28x24 cm à vue In a gilded wood frame Note: A letter appears on the back: Décision de monseigneur l archevêque d'Aix en date du 28 janvier 1861 We cannot allow the relics to be publicly exposed to the veneration of the faithful because of the departure of the moral certainty required in such a case There is sufficient evidence that they must be treated with the greatest respect The greatness recommended that care be taken to seal this decision in the box containing the relics, and that when a few parcels of these relics are donated, a copy of this decision be attached, certified true by the signature of one of the parish priests of Arles. Signed Rouchon vicar general