Sculpture, Testa di Cristo - 27 cm - Plaster, Wood

Ancient devotional sculpture depicting the head of a saint.
Probably produced between the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, of Italian artisan craftsmanship, originating from an ecclesiastical setting or a private collection.

Main features

Era: late 19th – early 20th century
Material: terracotta
Technique: hand-sculpted and hand-painted
Subject: the figure of an anonymous (unknown) saint, mystical expression and realistic details
Dimensions: height approximately 27 cm
Base: wood-turned
Provenance: private collection - Salento, Tricase - southern Italy