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Late 19th c. French Hand Carved Wooden Monk c.1900

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ABOUT A large late 19th c. painted, hand carved wooden French Monk with brown robe and rope belt holding a crucifix from the turn of the century. Shown with life size hand model. CREATOR Unknown. France. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Carved, Painted Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Thumb has been reattached and repaired. Structurally sound. DIMENSIONS H 30 in. W 18 in. D 8 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Thumb was reattached. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU 0321stDibs: LU1280238650342
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