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Saint Florian, polychrome poplar wood, Central Europe, 18th century

About the Item

Description Polychrome wooden centerpiece sculpture depicting Saint Florian. St. Florian is depicted as a Roman soldier holding a bucket extinguishing fire on a burning cathedral. In the 15th century, patronage and protection against fires was attributed to St. Florian. In popular iconography he is distinguished by a bucket of water, in the attitude of saving a building from the flames. The cult of the saint spread widely in Austria and neighboring countries-Hungary, Slovakia, northern Italy. Similar Baroque sculptures, again monumental in size, with ancient Roman-style clothing, abundant gilding, can be seen in the Budapest museum. Dimensions HxWxD 89.5cm x 34cm x 29cm Provenance Private Collection ■Condition Defects, shortcomings, and restorations.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.24 in (89.5 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    Mid-18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s-1800's
  • Condition:
    Replacements made. Repaired: Defects, shortcomings, and restorations. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Brescia, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10324244495412

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