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Antique Renaissance Style Wooden Carved Pieta Sculpture with Mary & Christ

$2,500
£1,885.01
€2,172.21
CA$3,468.18
A$3,886.07
CHF 2,022.85
MX$47,540.12
NOK 25,676.32
SEK 24,250.98
DKK 16,216.01
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In a Renassaince style. Possibly Northern European or German. In the form of the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless mortal body of Jesus Christ after his removal from the cross. This is known as the Pietà - the sixth of the "Seven Sorrows of Mary" and a common depiction in sculpture. Carved out of several joined wood blocks. Simply a wonderful antique Religious sculpture! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: The jug in Mary's hand has a broken handle. There are age age cracks (or checking) throughout - including to Mary's cloak, headcloth, and midriff, the plinth in multiple spots, to Jesus' feet and toes. Otherwise, there are remanants of a felt pad to the base, some light edge wear and high point wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Length: ca. 8 3/4 in. Depth: ca. 5 in. Height: ca. 8 3/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.38 in (21.29 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. See description for condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV X151stDibs: LU1610234327212

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