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Gothic head of an apostle - 13th century

circa 1275

About the Item

Head of apostle or Christ in carved limestone. Elongated face with a large forehead and long hair with thick wavy locks on the sides. The almond-shaped eyes are underlined by the hemmed eyelids. Small modern plinth in reconstituted stone. Bibliography: Musée du Louvre - Sculpture française - Moyen Age Baron Françoise; Musée national du Louvre- Catalogue des sculptures du Moyen Âge, de la Renaissance et des Temps modernes - Paul Vitry; La sculpture gothique, Pierre-Yves Le Pogam; Set in Stone the face in medieval sculpture, Met Museum
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1275
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.1821stDibs: LU1858210049102
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