An Italian Sculpted Limestone Model Of Saint George, Second Half 20th Century Auction
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AN ITALIAN SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF SAINT GEORGE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
AN ITALIAN SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF SAINT GEORGE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
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Depicted with the dragon, inscribed San Giorgio, 129 cm. high. Atop a square tapering pedestal base, 119 cm. high, 70 cm. square, 248 cm. high overall. The oldest known record of Saint George slaying a dragon is found in stele reliefs in Georgia from the 6th or 7th century. By the 8th century the saint was venerated in England and the pilgrim father’s ship The Mayflower sailed bearing the flag of Saint George- then established as the patron saint of England.
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AN ITALIAN SCULPTED LIMESTONE MODEL OF SAINT GEORGE, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY

Estimate €9,000 - €12,000
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€9,000

Starting Price €9,000
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