Saint Catherine of Siena

Details

Vittorio Giunti, 1930
Saint Catherine of Siena
inscribed 'OMAGGIO DELLA NOBIL CONTRADA DELL'OCA ALLE L.L. A.A. R.R. UMBERTO E MARIA PRINCIPI DI PIEMONTE SVOI PROTETTORI AD HONOREM SIENA APRILE 1930 VIII' (on a painted scroll)
tempera on panel
21¼ in. (54 cm.) high; 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

The coats-of-arms of Le Contrade often incorporate initials or symbols of loyalty to their supporters as a sign of unity for the country. Here, the coat-of-arms of La Nobile Contrada Dell'Oca tied around the neck of the goose with a ribbon incorporates the arms of Savoia.

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