Saint John the Baptist Sculpture, 18th Century

JESUS CHIELD German Sculpture, from the 17th century in silver metal. Set on a wooden base. Height. (sculpture) 52 cm. Height: (total) 60 cm. good conditions

Marble sculpture depicting "Saint Cristofer" 18th century Marble base. Some defects Good condition for the age Measures: 36 x 14 x 7 cm.

FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene" Sculpture from the Louis XIV era in carved wood with a contemporary base 45 x 35 ...

CHILD JESUS SAVIOR OF THE WORLD 18th Century portuguese sculpture in polychrome and gilded wood with fabric cover. Mounted on a spherical base and golden plinth. Shine in silver, un...

Saint John the Baptist Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpture, early 19th century, holding a scroll and accompanied by a seated lamb, on rectangular base. 44.5" H x 26" W x 13.25" D. Prov...

Saint John the Baptist
 Bronze
 After a model by Bertoldo di Giovanni (ca. 1440–1491)
 Northern Italy, 18th century 27,5 x 8 x 5 cm This finely cast and patinated bronze statuette ...

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

"South German “man Of Sorrows” – Carved Pinewood Devotional Figure (17th Century)" Region: South Germany (likely Bavaria or Swabia) Date: Mid to late 17th century (circa 1650–1700) M...