63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event
Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 223
"St. Matthias" by Anonymous (Global, 19th-20th Century) Silk Embroidery on Fabric.
Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$50
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This antique textile work depicts St. Matthias, the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. The figure is rendered in a stylized, elongated form typical of liturgical or folk art traditions, holding a halberd—his traditional iconographic attribute. The piece is meticulously executed using fine needlework, with vertical stitching creating the texture of the robes and a golden-threaded halo surrounding the saint's head. He holds a blooming staff, often associated with divine selection. The work is set against a neutral fabric ground and housed in a classic carved giltwood frame. The reverse of the frame bears a handwritten identification label for the saint.
Specs:
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Dimensions: H: 25in x L: 15in
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Medium: Silk Embroidery on Fabric
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Subject: St. Matthias
Keywords: St. Matthias, Apostle, Christian Art, Religious Icon, Antique Embroidery, Needlepoint, Silk Thread, Liturgical Art, Halberd, Saint Portrait, Textile Art, Giltwood Frame, Hand-stitched, Religious Artifact, Folk Art.
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