Expressive Wooden Sculpture of a Bishop, France,
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Wood, carved
France, 17th or 18th Century
Fine carving work
Expressive facial expression
Height: 101 cm
Visually good condition
France, 17th or 18th Century
Fine carving work
Expressive facial expression
Height: 101 cm
Visually good condition
This wooden sculpture was carved in France in the 17th or 18th Century. It shows a bishop with a mitre and pectoral cross, holding the Holy Scripture. The expressive face testifies to the skill of the carver, the hair and beard are rendered in a life-like manner. The folds of the flowing robe exhibit great craftsmanship. A fine carving work, whose smooth finish gives it a noble appearance.
The sculpture is in visually good condition with signs of age and wear. It shows traces of restoration; the original colour has been removed, woodworm holes (no activity) have been touched up. The sculpture measures 101 cm in height. (tfa)
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Expressive Wooden Sculpture of a Bishop, France,
Estimate €2,400 - €3,000
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