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LOT 0309
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 Saint Francis of Assisi holding a skull in his left hand and a cross in his right hand, set on a red fabric inside a silver tongue-shaped case with applied twisted wire decoration to the outer rim; attachment loop with ring to the top.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the French art market.
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LOT 0309
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£175 (EUR 203; USD 236) +BP*
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