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15th Century French Carved Limestone Head Fragment

$3,200
£2,457.46
€2,816.22
CA$4,504.81
A$5,046.38
CHF 2,624.75
MX$61,555.45
NOK 33,416.51
SEK 31,509.38
DKK 21,019.51

About the Item

An incredible and rare 15th century French carved limestone fragment depicting the back of a man's head with a wavy hair texture, and mounted on a custom steel mount. Purported to have come from the facade of a cathedral in Normandy that underwent restoration in recent years.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    15th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER23331stDibs: LU3738330823202

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