Figure - Santa Catalina - 22 cm - Bronze






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Description from the seller
It is a figure of Saint Catherine in bronze from the nineteenth century, a work that embodies the solemnity and symbolism typical of devotional sculpture of the era. The saint is depicted with serene elegance, wrapped in a mantle of deep folds that fall naturally and reveal the sculptor's technical mastery. The bronze, worked with finesse, shows a warm patina that enhances the volumes and brings that noble character that only aged metal can offer.
The iconography is clear and traditional: the book, symbol of wisdom and doctrine, and the key, emblem of spiritual authority, are integrated into the composition with a balance that reinforces the saint's presence as a figure of knowledge and moral power. The face, delicate and concentrated, conveys a contained spirituality, with defined features and an expression that combines firmness and contemplation.
The modeling of the mantle and attire is especially rich: textures, suggested embroidery and undulations that catch the light and create a play of shadows that bring the figure to life. The stance, upright and steady, reinforces the idea of dignity and inner strength.
Overall, it is a piece that unites devotion, craftsmanship and symbolism, representative of nineteenth-century religious sculpture and perfect for a collection, a classical interior or a devotional space.
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Seller's Story
It is a figure of Saint Catherine in bronze from the nineteenth century, a work that embodies the solemnity and symbolism typical of devotional sculpture of the era. The saint is depicted with serene elegance, wrapped in a mantle of deep folds that fall naturally and reveal the sculptor's technical mastery. The bronze, worked with finesse, shows a warm patina that enhances the volumes and brings that noble character that only aged metal can offer.
The iconography is clear and traditional: the book, symbol of wisdom and doctrine, and the key, emblem of spiritual authority, are integrated into the composition with a balance that reinforces the saint's presence as a figure of knowledge and moral power. The face, delicate and concentrated, conveys a contained spirituality, with defined features and an expression that combines firmness and contemplation.
The modeling of the mantle and attire is especially rich: textures, suggested embroidery and undulations that catch the light and create a play of shadows that bring the figure to life. The stance, upright and steady, reinforces the idea of dignity and inner strength.
Overall, it is a piece that unites devotion, craftsmanship and symbolism, representative of nineteenth-century religious sculpture and perfect for a collection, a classical interior or a devotional space.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
