Late 17th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure
A fascinating painted wood religious figure - perhaps a Saint, dating to the late 17th Century, and probably Eastern European. With a fair amount of the original colouring remaining it is a stunning piece. One hand is holding a Bible, the other detachable arm is missing. I have been told that these figures would remain in a chapel whilst their owner, complete with the detachable arm as a talisman, went off to war. I fear, in that case, that the lack of an arm on this one does not bode well for the original owner. Now mounted on a wooden stand, the sculpture measures 28cm high, 10cm wide and 3.5cm deep and is in pretty good condition, commensurate with age. The asking price includes insured postage in UK. For overseas postage please contact me for a quote to your destination.
StatusSOLD
Ref16619
SOLD
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