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This pair of Irish antique-style wooden wall plaques, attributed to Breac Maodhóg and depicting Saint Peter and a saint with a staff, dates from around 1950–1960.
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"Holy Apostles (St. Peter and St. John/Paul)". These items are sold as "Vintage Celtic Wall Plaques / Shrine of St. Maedoc figures".
Description
• Subject: The obverse is an exact replica of the metal plates of the famous Irish reliquary Breac Maodhóg (11th century).
• Technology and Materials: The reliefs are made using a composite casting method (cold cast polymer, composite wood paste, or artificial stone). The bas-reliefs are carefully crafted, mounted on a wooden base (MDF/plywood), painted to resemble "old darkened bronze," and decorated with hand gilding on the raised edges. • Details: The left panel depicts the Apostle Peter with keys. The right panel depicts a saint with a staff. On the back of each panel there is a through hole for hanging at the top.
"Holy Apostles (St. Peter and St. John/Paul)". These items are sold as "Vintage Celtic Wall Plaques / Shrine of St. Maedoc figures".
Description
• Subject: The obverse is an exact replica of the metal plates of the famous Irish reliquary Breac Maodhóg (11th century).
• Technology and Materials: The reliefs are made using a composite casting method (cold cast polymer, composite wood paste, or artificial stone). The bas-reliefs are carefully crafted, mounted on a wooden base (MDF/plywood), painted to resemble "old darkened bronze," and decorated with hand gilding on the raised edges. • Details: The left panel depicts the Apostle Peter with keys. The right panel depicts a saint with a staff. On the back of each panel there is a through hole for hanging at the top.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0.35 g
Title additional information
Breac MaThe Holy Apodhóg
Number of objects
2
Material
Tree
Country of origin
Ireland
Designer/artist/maker
Breac Maodhóg
Height
25 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1950-1960
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