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Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry, 18th Century

$9,200
$11,50020% Off
£6,924.47
£8,668.3420% Off
€8,101.21
€10,138.7320% Off
CA$13,011.37
CA$16,277.1320% Off
A$13,215.57
A$16,572.4820% Off
CHF 7,615.75
CHF 9,544.2620% Off
MX$159,558.47
MX$199,685.6620% Off
NOK 88,464.20
NOK 110,761.7020% Off
SEK 89,202.30
SEK 111,751.7120% Off
DKK 60,559.17
DKK 75,782.8420% Off

About the Item

Early 18th Century Spanish carved-wood polychromed sculpture of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Patron of Dentistry. This actual sculpture appears in the book Santa Apolonia En España and belonged to Dr. Gonzalez Rex, who was known to be an avid collector of historically significant images of Saint Apollonia.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6132226712222

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