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16th Century French Oak Polychrome Statue of Saint Maudez

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16th century French oak polychrome statue of Saint Maudez. A Breton saint from the 5th-6th century who founded a monastery off the coast of Brittany. Saint Maudez was said to have banished snakes, reptiles and worms.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gesso,Oak
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1550
  • Condition:
    old worming to the back and base of the figure. Losses to the polychrome and gesso from age wear.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 15052610494171
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