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18th Century Italian Polychrome Bust With Crown

$3,60022% Off$4,600

Encinitas, CA

Condition Notes: Very good condition overall. Great aged patina and wear across the surface. Some paint loss and surface wear from handling, … moreVery good condition overall. Great aged patina and wear across the surface. Some paint loss and surface wear from handling, small scattered losses and flaws and cracks on the bust and base.. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment. Base is not original, added at a later date. less

Description: A magnificent 18th century Italian polychrome Madonna hand carved with exquisite detail and wearing a wonderful gilded metal crown. She … more A magnificent 18th century Italian polychrome Madonna hand carved with exquisite detail and wearing a wonderful gilded metal crown. She is very beautiful and refined. It's rare to find a madonna wearing her original ornate crown of this quality of carving and paint. Her face still has the original paint and stunning gilt crown. The Santos take their name from the Spanish word for Saint, and are also known as Sontibelli in Italian. These sates were created for the use in alters for small villages and religious processions. A beautiful work of antique art. less

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Encinitas, CA

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