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Two Antique Continental Carved Heads of Saints

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Two Antique Continental Carved Heads of Saints

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Two Antique Continental Carved Heads of Saints

18th century, possibly Spanish, carved wood with polychrome over gesso and glass eyes, near life size naturalistically modeled forms, tallest mounted on a later wood stand (15 in.), the other on a contemporary metal stand (13 1/2 in.). Both unsigned.
From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

Some scattered paint loss and areas of associated later paint; taller figure with some stable cracks to neck area.

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Two Antique Continental Carved Heads of Saints

Name: Two Antique Continental Carved Heads of Saints
SKU: 134998004
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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