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16th Century Italian Renaissance Carving of a Male Saint

$2,810
£2,148.39
€2,474.52
CA$3,937.67
A$4,396.04
CHF 2,303.46
MX$53,811.84
NOK 29,253.95
SEK 27,582.76
DKK 18,467.57

About the Item

16th century Italian carved and polychromed figure of a male saint or prophet with a wonderful presence. Shown holding an open book in his right hand with flames at his feet, mid-16th century. Though the polychrome and gilding is worn down to the red bol from age, it retains some of it's original surface. The back has just the white gesso base layer, as it was originally in a niche. Nice scale at close to 3 feet tall. Measures: 32 inches tall 11 wide 7 deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1550
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wear and minor losses expected with a carving this age. Please examine photos carefully, more can be sent if needed.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU80308933083

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