Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Of Saint Thomas On A Cloud From The 17th Century

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Object description :

"Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Of Saint Thomas On A Cloud From The 17th Century"

Beautiful sculpture in carved polychrome and silver linden: Saint Thomas. Presented as a bust, holding the gospel and a square, flying on silver clouds. Fine execution, remarkable anatomy (hands) Powerful and expressive face. The square refers to his evangelization in India, where he would have participated in the construction of the palace of King Gondoforus in the 1st century AD. Largely monoxyl work in a hollowed-out piece of linden. Quality work, from the South of France, 17th century

Price: 2 800 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Good condition

Material: Painted wood
Width: 44 cm
Height: 54 cm
Depth: 16 cm

Reference: 1446254