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Pair of 17th Century Italian Reliquary Busts

$2,729.41
£1,995
€2,347.16
CA$3,748.44
A$4,195.24
CHF 2,190.57
MX$51,182.22
NOK 27,806.44
SEK 26,386.60
DKK 17,527.47
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About the Item

Pair of painted carved wood and gesso, Italian, late 17th century, reliquary busts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1680
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Structurally solid with the bust well secured to the base. Paint and gesso losses to the bases and various small areas on the busts Woodworm holes present Relics from the centre of the togas missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 104671stDibs: LU7210231223922

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