"Important Sculpture Of "saint Etienne" In Linden Early XVIII"
Large Sculpture of Saint Etienne in linden sculpted in the round polychrome early 18th century. Saint Stephen is represented standing with one hand holding a finely carved palm leaf symbol of martyrdom and the other resting on his chest. He is dressed in a tunic enhanced with a drapery with delicately carved hectic folds revealing his feet. lack at the base and old restorations) Trace of polychromy and original gilding, beautiful patina. Neat work from the beginning of the 18th century carved in the round hollowed out inside.