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LOT 0365
Post Medieval Silver Apostle Paul Statuette
18TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (58.2 grams, 66 mm high).
A silver figure modelled in the round as the Apostle Paul, standing on a polygonal base, wearing a voluminous floor-length robe, clasping the Bible to the right side of his breast, holding a sword in his left hand, semi-naturalistic detailing to his face, beard and hair. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAustrian private collection since circa 1995.
Ex central London gallery.
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Opening Bid: £400
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