A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF ST. PAUL
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A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF ST. PAUL

ITALIAN, PROBABLY VENETIAN, 17TH CENTURY

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A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF ST. PAUL
ITALIAN, PROBABLY VENETIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Depicted facing to dexter and standing with his feet crossed, holding a book in his left hand and a sword in his right; on an integral elaborate pierced spreading base decorated with scrolls and a miniature relief of the Sacrifice of Isaac; on a later rectangular slate plinth; very minor losses and repairs
9 in. (22.9 cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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