The Property of Mr. Paul Levi
An Italian early 16th Century carved, gilded and painted tabernacle frame, with rosettes and palmettes at sides; tongue-and-leaf outer edge; the central plate with gilt stars on black ground; tongue-and-leaf sight edge; the base with inscription 'VERBVM CHARO FATVM EST DEVIRGINE MARIA' and with foliate edges; antependium with dentil course above coat of arms flanked by scrolling foliage and rosettes - 38¼ x 22 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (97.2 x 57.5 x 9.5 cm.)
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An Italian early 16th Century carved, gilded and painted tabernacle frame, with rosettes and palmettes at sides; tongue-and-leaf outer edge; the central plate with gilt stars on black ground; tongue-and-leaf sight edge; the base with inscription 'VERBVM CHARO FATVM EST DEVIRGINE MARIA' and with foliate edges; antependium with dentil course above coat of arms flanked by scrolling foliage and rosettes - 38¼ x 22 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (97.2 x 57.5 x 9.5 cm.)