Spanish Majolica Statue of John the Baptist

A Small Italian Grand Tour style souvenir of David on a marble plinth.

An English painted plaster library bust of the Emperor Augustus. With a good patina resembling polished marble.

A set of five English, Staffordshire pottery flatback figures depicting couples, including two men and a fawn.

An English classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle. Sir Walter Scott after Chantrey.

Saint John the Baptist 18th century Portuguese sculpture from the 18th century. in polychrome wood. The figure is represented standing with the lamb. Small flaws. Measure: ...

Saint John the Baptist in sculpted pinewood , original polychromed. Standing, he is wearing the melote held on his left shoulder. 17th century Alpine countries Height 32 cm

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...

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...