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European, possibly 12th century — Fragment from a baptismal font with a bearded head
European, possibly 12th century

Fragment from a baptismal font with a bearded head

A stone fragment from a baptismal font depicting a bearded head, likely from the 12th century and of European origin, mounted on a wood base crafted by Japanese cabinetmaker Kichizô Inagaki. The piece represents a significant example of medieval ecclesiastical sculpture.

Medium
stone, on a wood base by the Japanese cabinetmaker Kichizô Inagaki (1876-1951), Paris, incised with his monogram
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Auction House · Sotheby's

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TOMASSO: The More a Thing is Perfect

April 21, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 15

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European, possibly 12th century, Fragment from a baptismal font with a bearded head

A stone fragment from a baptismal font depicting a bearded head, likely from the 12th century and of European origin, mounted on a wood base crafted by Japanese cabinetmaker Kichizô Inagaki. The piece represents a significant example of medieval ecclesiastical sculpture.

Medium
stone, on a wood base by the Japanese cabinetmaker Kichizô Inagaki (1876-1951), Paris, incised with his monogram
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Architectural, Sculpture, Classical, Medieval, Religious, Decorative, Fragment, European, Stone, Ancient