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Baptism Scene, Silver Bas-Relief with Gilded Frame, Mid-17th Century

$7,097.33
£5,208.08
€5,900
CA$9,648.65
A$10,807.73
CHF 5,618.82
MX$133,453.71
NOK 71,579.32
SEK 67,667.11
DKK 44,909.61
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About the Item

This silver bas-relief is an original decorative artwork realized in the mid-17th century. The work is an original relief realized in silver. A golden frame is included (cm 28 x 31.5). Mint conditions. Interesting silver bas-relief with depicting a typical Baptism scene. In the center of the scene stands the figure of Christ with his head bowed, to his left St. John the Baptist pours water on him. In the background we can see a rocky landscape and, on the upper part, descending from the sky, the presence of rays indicates the descent of the Holy Spirit. On the right side we see animals drinking at the river and on the left, two angels watching the scene. The relief is extremely refined and has punching and stiacciato sculpture technique that give a sense of movement and perspective. This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist, designer or craftsman who has died requires a license for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the license according to the final destination of the object.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Seller Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-951681stDibs: LU2698317822742

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