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Antique Carved Limestone Statue of a Scholar

About the Item

A beautifully hand-carved 19th century limestone statue of a scholar. This was reclaimed from a house in Cumbria. Dating from the mid-late 19th century, the limestone is of beautiful colour and quality, the statue depicting a scholar dressed in robes and holding a book with a bird by their feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. No damage or repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9215251stDibs: LU2096326057712

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