Pair of reliquary busts in polychrome and gilded wood

Pair of reliquary busts in polychrome wood and gilded with gold leaf. 17th century - Louis XIV period.
The busts represent saints, a Roman centurion (Saint Martin?) and a saint dressed in antique style. On the baroque pedestals, a cavity or shelter the holy relics.

Beautiful object of high period decoration, the busts are presented in their original state, with their gilding and their old polychromy. They present some wear to the decoration and some missing moldings on the base.

Height 35cm
Width 25cm

Provenance, great Lorraine collection, bought in the 19th century and then by descent.