Lot Essay
Inspired by the figure of Christ on Giambologna's Altar of Liberty of 1577-9 in S. Martino, Lucca.
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A BRONZE FIGURE OF CHRIST
Details
A BRONZE FIGURE OF CHRIST
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
On an integrally cast plinth and a cylindrical breccia marble pedestal. Dark brown patina; several casting flaws, through which is visible an iron armature; a hole drilled in the top of Christ's head for a halo, now lacking.
4 7/8in. (12.3cm.) high
ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY
On an integrally cast plinth and a cylindrical breccia marble pedestal. Dark brown patina; several casting flaws, through which is visible an iron armature; a hole drilled in the top of Christ's head for a halo, now lacking.
4 7/8in. (12.3cm.) high
Literature
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
C. Avery, Giambologna - The Complete Sculpture, Oxford, 1987, pls. 210, 212
C. Avery, Giambologna - The Complete Sculpture, Oxford, 1987, pls. 210, 212