FROM ANTIQUITY TO THE 20TH CENTURY

A LARGE CARVED-WOOD SANTOS FIGURE OF SAINT SEBASTIAN, 17TH C.

Аукцион начнётся через __ дней и __ часов

Стартовая цена: $3,000

Оценочная стоимость: $4,000 - $5,000

Комиссия аукционного дома:

A carved figure of Saint Sebastian, ca. 1640 probably Upper Swabia decorated with colored paint. The fine and expressive sculpture shows the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, tied to a bare tree trunk and clothed only with a loincloth.

Footnote: Sebastian (Latin: Sebastianus; c.?AD 255 – c.?AD 288) was an early Christian saint and martyr. According to traditional belief, he was killed during the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians.

Provenance: prpivate collection in Pennsylvania.

H: 38 in., (96.5 cm.)

Condition: Some chips and paint loss. Considering the age and medium the carving is in fine condition with expected signs of age and wear.