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Ivory Sculpture Depicting Saint Thomas Aquinas, 17th century

$16,237.22
£12,022.85
€13,800VAT Included
CA$22,616.15
A$23,009.01
CHF 13,186.46
MX$277,042.70
NOK 154,125.35
SEK 154,801.76
DKK 105,230.75

About the Item

Ivory sculpture depicting Saint Thomas Aquinas sculpted in the round, the saint is depicted standing, wearing a Dominican habit and a metal halo attached to the back of his head. He holds a closed book in his left hand and raises his right hand in an oratorical gesture. On his chest stands out the flaming sun, emblem of his theological wisdom. The face is delicately modelled, the drapery is soft and realistic, an expression of the island's Baroque sculpture. The figure rests on a finely carved Baroque alabaster base decorated with scrolls. Due to the quality of the workmanship, the accuracy of the details and the choice of fine materials, this sculpture fits right into the refined Sicilian devotional production between the 17th and 18th centuries. The work reflects not only the profound religiousness of the period, but also the cultured taste and prestige of the private patrons for whom it was intended. On the back of the sculpture is an inscription with the words “Palermo - De Ciccio”. The sculpture was probably part of the collection of the collector and antiquarian Mario de Ciccio, a refined exponent of an elite culture of the late 19th century. Item condition grading: **** good. The lot is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.93 in (4.9 cm)Width: 0.91 in (2.3 cm)Depth: 7.17 in (18.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Enamel
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Seller Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1608701stDibs: LU2698351256482

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