Pair of Italian Baroque Carved and Painted Wood Reliquary Busts

17th century, comprised of a male and female bust, the male likely Saint Philip Neri, each with a glass-covered, gilt-framed aperture, their robes silver gilt, the bases carved with winged angel heads, the male with an old inscription on rear dated 1623.
h. 36-1/2", w. 12-1/2", d. 7"

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