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Italian, 17th century — Paire d'Orants
Italian, 17th century

Paire d'Orants

A pair of gilt-bronze figures in the orant pose, a classical position of prayer or devotion with arms raised. The figures are mounted on octagonal polychrome marble bases, exemplifying 17th-century Italian decorative arts craftsmanship.

Medium
a pair of gilt-bronze figures; on octogonal polychrome marble bases

🔨 Auction Lot

Tableaux Dessins Sculptures 1300-1900, Session II

June 10, 2022

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 132

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Italian, 17th century, Paire d'Orants

A pair of gilt-bronze figures in the orant pose, a classical position of prayer or devotion with arms raised. The figures are mounted on octagonal polychrome marble bases, exemplifying 17th-century Italian decorative arts craftsmanship.

Medium
a pair of gilt-bronze figures; on octogonal polychrome marble bases
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Gilt Bronze, Sculpture, Marble Bases, Decorative Arts, Italian, Orant Figures, 17th Century

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