A Plague Amulet (‘Pestsegen’) from Salzburg,
wild goat horn, gilt metal mounts, crafted in the shape of the imperial double-headed eagle, numerous glazed relics, engraved, red ecclesiastical wax seal on the reverse, 19.5 x 12 cm, first half of the 18th century, (Lu)
In the vernacular, pendants featuring depictions or relics of the plague saints in small recesses were also called ‘Pestsegen’ (lit. plague blessings). The present exceptionally large Pestsegen, crafted in the shape of an imperial double-headed eagle, is particularly rare. The city of Salzburg was repeatedly struck by the plague until the 18th century and became a centre for the production of such amulets. Wild goat horns were believed to possess healing properties and glazed relics were intended to enhance their protective effect.
Specialist: Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
+43-1-515 60-363
antiquitaeten@dorotheum.at
05.05.2022 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 8,000.- to EUR 12,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 7,000.-
A Plague Amulet (‘Pestsegen’) from Salzburg,
wild goat horn, gilt metal mounts, crafted in the shape of the imperial double-headed eagle, numerous glazed relics, engraved, red ecclesiastical wax seal on the reverse, 19.5 x 12 cm, first half of the 18th century, (Lu)
In the vernacular, pendants featuring depictions or relics of the plague saints in small recesses were also called ‘Pestsegen’ (lit. plague blessings). The present exceptionally large Pestsegen, crafted in the shape of an imperial double-headed eagle, is particularly rare. The city of Salzburg was repeatedly struck by the plague until the 18th century and became a centre for the production of such amulets. Wild goat horns were believed to possess healing properties and glazed relics were intended to enhance their protective effect.
Specialist: Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
+43-1-515 60-363
antiquitaeten@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Furniture, Works of Art, Glass & Porcelain |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 05.05.2022 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 30.04. - 05.05.2022 |