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Large Carved Oak Statue of a Bishop, France, 17th Century

$6,200

£4,709.05

€5,440.51

CA$8,689.52

A$9,725.21

CHF 5,075.81

MX$118,597.45

NOK 64,963.50

SEK 61,496.27

DKK 40,601.82

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At over five feet tall, this beautiful and large carved oak statue is a life-sized interpretation of a French bishop from the 1600s. The religious leader is wearing a mitre adorned with Vitruvian waves. There is also a vertical swath of waves in the middle of the mitre that separates two spandrel-shaped panels embellished with foliate scrolls and a cabochon. Our bishop is clad in a vestment with large scrollwork and a rectangular clasp across the chest over a fringed omophorion that hangs to his knees. The back of the statue has a concave excavation, indicating that the large carved oak statue of a bishop was once part of a larger installation, most likely a French church. This heavy and very old, solid old oak statue from France has traces of old polychrome toward the bottom. The rest of the exposed wood has a deep and rich, waxed patina. At 63.5 inches high, the statue can stand on the ground, or, it can be placed on a pedestal to make more of a visual impact.

Dimensions:

Height: 63.5 in (161.29 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak,Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1600s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition with age separations and minor rubs, commensurate with age. Losses to the mitre plus both hands missing. Please see photos for details.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 422-431stDibs: LU906333395772

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