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Pax with the Child Jesus as Salvator Mundi. Spain, 18th century.

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Pax with the Child Jesus as Salvator Mundi. Partially gilded silver and a pearl. Madrid, 1781. Peace holder with a silver structure in its color, embossed and chiseled, and a round figure of the Child Jesus cast in a mold and gilded. The Child appears naked, with a radiated halo and resting his left leg on a rock, in a contrapposto position of classical heritage. He is represented as Salvator Mundi, with a sphere symbolizing the world in his left hand, crowned by the cross. The Salvator Mundi usually appears blessing with his right hand, a gesture that is eliminated here to make the Child hold a scepter of command topped by a pearl. The figure sits on a scallop-shaped corbel and is situated inside a niche topped with a semicircular arch, with another scallop at its top, in allusion to the sacrament of baptism. The profile of the niche shows a fantastic architectural design, with C-shaped braces, floral elements, thick acanthus leaves, rows of bells and rockery crestings. In the upper area, the bottom of the arch appears worked with small incisions that nuance the surface, enhancing the relief of the rest of the elements. The flat back has a support band also in silver, joined by welding. The piece presents punches from Madrid Villa y Corte from 1781. Illegible silversmith's mark. · Size: 11x6x13,5 cm. Weight: 0.5 kg. International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses (if you choose the seller sends it to you), but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1781
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZF12511stDibs: LU2951339810032
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