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Gothic Renaissance wooden sculpture: bust of a young Saint or Angel

ca 1500

About the Item

This young saint or angel has suffered over the centuries, but his spirit has not been broken - and miraculously, his beautiful face has remained intact. With a gentle face and an almost-smile, his presence is benevolent and etherial. Dating from ca 1500 and sculpted in dense wood, he was probably created by a master carver in Picardy or the Champagne region. Provenance: a chateau near Reims.
  • Creation Year:
    ca 1500
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Restoration and losses as visible, hands missing, the back almost entirely worn away. Old holes from woodworm. Structurally solid, no risk further deterioration.
  • Gallery Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU991314788242

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