Full-figure representation of St. John the Baptist. Shown in mid-step, he looks directly at the viewer
The young man's naked body was covered with a leather loincloth.In his left hand he holds a baptismal shell, in his right an elongated cross.
The whole thing was placed on an octagonal pedestal, allowing the sculpture to be safely placed.
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST, gilded bronze, 19th century
zł1,700.00
Full-figure representation of St. John the Baptist. Shown in mid-step, he looks directly at the viewer
The young man's naked body was covered with a leather loincloth.In his left hand he holds a baptismal shell, in his right an elongated cross.
The whole thing was placed on an octagonal pedestal, allowing the sculpture to be safely placed.
Description
19th century
Gilded bronze, stone.
Height with base: 14cm
Base dimensions: 4.5cm x 4.5cm
Condition: good; the sculpture can be removed from the base.