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19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint
About the Item
19th century Italian carved alabaster head of a saint wearing a bishop's mitre in the Gothic style. Though a fragment, the intense gaze of this small carving gives it a lot of presence. Rendered by a master carver, this piece has a lot of personality. Likely an architectural fragment, the weathered surface and distressed condition only add to the appeal of this unique sculpture. Mounted on an ebonized walnut base.
10 inches high 3.5 square
5 7/8 inches high by 4 wide by 3.75 deep (head only)
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Gothic (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803035199922
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