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Saint John the Baptist Wood Sculpture, 19th Century

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About the Item

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. Provenance: The Rookery, built 1799, Axtell Antiques, Deposit, New York.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use, lacking staff, losses to arms, wood splits, and chips, loss to paint.
  • Seller Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1119681stDibs: LU889344102882

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