Monstrance (ostensoir), c. 1851
Brass, enamel cloisonne, gemstones, glassexpand_more
Gift of the Decorative Arts Council with proceeds from the 2001 Antiques Show and Saleexpand_more 2001.218
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A monstrance is used to display the consecrated host during the Blessed Sacrament in a Roman Catholic church or in a procession for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This example, or a nearly identical one, was part of an award winning altar service shown by the firm of Poussielgue-Rusand at the London Crystal Palace Exhibition in 1851, an influential exposition of industrial arts from around the world.
The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue of the Exhibition describes Poussielgue-Rusand as one of the most extensive European manufacturers of chandeliers, chalices, and other ecclesiastical furnishings, and this monstrance is referred to as "an elaborate and rich piece of workmanship of very elegant and novel design."
Details
- Title
- Monstrance (ostensoir)
- Artist Life
- (dates unknown)
- Role
- Designer
- Accession Number
- 2001.218
- Curator Approved
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