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Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Model of a Madonna or Venus
About the Item
A fine antique limestone carving.
Modeled as a Madonna.
With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast.
By repute from the collection of William Kelly Simpson.
Simply a wonderful limestone statuette!
Date:
ca. 12th to 14th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are some relatively recent chips to the foot, some losses to edges and high points, some signs of wear, some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
The base has a wax pencil 52 mark
Measurements:
Height: ca. 5 7/8 in.
Width: 1 3/4 in.
Depth: 1 1/4 in.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.88 in (14.94 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Gothic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:12th-14th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are some relatively recent chips to the foot, some losses to edges and high points, some signs of wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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