CA: Art Collectibles and Asian Works
Tue, Mar 17, 2026 06:00PM EDT
Lot 60
POPE PIUS XII APOSTOLIC BLESSING AND PORTRAIT BEARING SIGNATURE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $50 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
An illuminated parchment document mounted alongside a formal sepia-toned portrait of the Pope in full pontifical vestments. The document features ornate, hand-painted marginalia including religious iconography and the Papal Coat of Arms. The base of the document bears a signature in ink reading 'Pius PP. XII'.
Note: Reigning from 1939 to 1958, Pius XII is one of the most consequential figures in modern church history. A document bearing a signature from his pontificate represents a tangible link to 20th-century European history.
Note: Reigning from 1939 to 1958, Pius XII is one of the most consequential figures in modern church history. A document bearing a signature from his pontificate represents a tangible link to 20th-century European history.
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