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

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Description from the seller

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

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

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Material
Plaster, Wood
Title of artwork
Testa di Cristo
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Brown, White
Condition
Fair condition
Height
27 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
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