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LOT 2128
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
SPANISH COLONIES, 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (48.1 grams, 11 cm).
A carved wooden figure of St.Francis of Assisi holding a skull in left hand and cross in right hand, set on a red fabric inside a silver tongue-shaped case with applied twisted wire decoration to the outter rim; attachment loop with ring to the top.
Provenance
Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the French art market.
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LOT 2128
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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