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Italian, probably Rome, late 17th/18th century — Bust of Christ
Italian, probably Rome, late 17th/18th century

Bust of Christ

A bronze sculptural bust depicting Christ, crafted in late 17th or 18th century Italy, likely Rome. The piece is mounted on an ebonized socle with pewter inlay, exemplifying the religious sculptural traditions of the period.

Medium
bronze, on pewter-inlaid ebonized socle
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 538

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Italian, probably Rome, late 17th/18th century, Bust of Christ

A bronze sculptural bust depicting Christ, crafted in late 17th or 18th century Italy, likely Rome. The piece is mounted on an ebonized socle with pewter inlay, exemplifying the religious sculptural traditions of the period.

Medium
bronze, on pewter-inlaid ebonized socle
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Bronze, Christ, Sacred Art, Sculpture, Baroque, Bust, Religious, Italian, 18th Century, 17th Century