Relief, San Giuseppe e Gesù Bambino - XIX secolo - 23.3 cm - Bronze

Relief plaque in gilded bronze with Saint Joseph and Child Jesus among angels and clouds Rectangular plaque in mercury-gilded bronze, worked in relief and finished in chasing, with Saint Joseph holding the Child Jesus, who holds a small cross in his hand. The Saint, with a halo and long robe, is depicted standing on a sea of clouds; at his feet is seen the blooming staff, a typical symbol of Saint Joseph. Above the scene a Dove of the Holy Spirit from which numerous rays radiate across the upper field; among the clouds and the rays are several cherubs and winged heads, carefully modeled. The clouds are rendered with dense chasing of scales and scrolls, creating a beautiful play of light on the gilding. On the back, with dark patina and irregular surface, there is at the center a small pierced stud for mounting. The plaque is mercury gilded bronze (fire gilding). DETAILS - Type: relief plaque (mercury gilded bronze) - Subject: Saint Joseph with Child Jesus, Dove of the Holy Spirit, angels and clouds - Materials: bronze, mercury gilding - Era: 19th century - Dimensions: width 13.6 cm, height 23.3 cm - Weight: 1173 g CONDITION Overall good condition for its age, with normal signs of use and patina of time. Noted, as visible in the photos: - slight wear and small tonal variations in the gilding on the most relief points - back with dark patina, oxidation and irregular surface The plaque is solid and intact. No known restorations. Please look carefully at all photos, which are part of the description. SHIPPING Heavy item (about 1.2 kg): carefully packed in a rigid box with protection and shipped with a tracked courier.

Estimate:£211.2

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