Statue, A parcel-gilt and polychrome carved walnut figure of Saint Andrew, Spain — Late 16th / Early 17th - 45 cm - Walnut

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Walnut wood sculpture in Spanish late Renaissance to early Baroque style, dating to late 16th/early 17th century.

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A parcel-gilt and polychrome carved walnut figure of Saint Andrew
Spain — Late 16th / Early 17th century

A very rare and expressive sculpture of St Andrew, shown standing in a graceful contrapposto pose, holding the X-shaped cross (saltire) as his attribute, and a book in his left hand. Beautiful traces of the original gilding and polychromy still visible throughout the figure.

Carved in walnut, with typical Spanish late Renaissance / early Baroque stylistic features: deeply carved drapery, finely detailed beard and hair, and striking presence.

Provenance:
Provenance: Important Belgian private collection
• Ex-Christie’s Amsterdam, Furniture and Works of Art, December 15 & 16, 2008 — Lot 55

Dimensions:
Height: 45 cm

Condition: Age-related wear consistent with a devotional sculpture of this period. Expected losses to polychromy, wear to gilding, traces of old inactive woodwurm. Please inspect all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality sculpture of an important Saint, with excellent provenance.

Will be carefully packed and shipped with full tracking.

Please note that we currently do not ship orders to the United States.

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A parcel-gilt and polychrome carved walnut figure of Saint Andrew
Spain — Late 16th / Early 17th century

A very rare and expressive sculpture of St Andrew, shown standing in a graceful contrapposto pose, holding the X-shaped cross (saltire) as his attribute, and a book in his left hand. Beautiful traces of the original gilding and polychromy still visible throughout the figure.

Carved in walnut, with typical Spanish late Renaissance / early Baroque stylistic features: deeply carved drapery, finely detailed beard and hair, and striking presence.

Provenance:
Provenance: Important Belgian private collection
• Ex-Christie’s Amsterdam, Furniture and Works of Art, December 15 & 16, 2008 — Lot 55

Dimensions:
Height: 45 cm

Condition: Age-related wear consistent with a devotional sculpture of this period. Expected losses to polychromy, wear to gilding, traces of old inactive woodwurm. Please inspect all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-quality sculpture of an important Saint, with excellent provenance.

Will be carefully packed and shipped with full tracking.

Please note that we currently do not ship orders to the United States.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Walnut
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
A parcel-gilt and polychrome carved walnut figure of Saint Andrew, Spain — Late 16th / Early 17th
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Fair condition
Height
45 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
11 cm
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Objects sold
100%
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