An unusual and remarkable 19th century Italian collection featuring 24 hand-drawn papal crests, each rendered in ink on vellum and inset within a convex, serpentine-form frame. The frame itself is a work of art—hand-carved, gessoed, painted, and 22k gold gilded, embellished with elegant foliate detailing in true Italian ecclesiastical style.

Though incomplete, this singular piece appears to be the result of a deeply personal study or devotional project, perhaps genealogical in nature. A rare artifact for collectors of Catholic iconography, papal memorabilia, or 19th century Italian religious art with exceptional craftsmanship and historical resonance.