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

Gilded bronze relief plaque featuring Saint Joseph and the Child Jesus among angels and clouds Rectangular plaque in mercury-gilded bronze, worked in relief and finished with chasing, with Saint Joseph holding the Child Jesus, who is holding a small cross. The Saint, with halo and long cloak, is depicted standing on a sea of clouds; at his feet is the blooming staff, a typical symbol of Saint Joseph. Above the scene a Dove of the Holy Spirit radiates numerous rays across the entire upper field; among the clouds and rays are several putti and winged heads, modeled with care. The clouds are rendered with dense chased scales and scrolls, creating a beautiful play of light on the gilding. On the back, with a dark patina and irregular surface, there is a small central through bolt for mounting. The plaque is mercury-gilded bronze (fire gilding). DETAILS - Type: relief plaque (mercury-gilded bronze) - Subject: Saint Joseph with the 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: - light wear and small variations in the tone of the gilding on the most raised points - back with dark patina, oxidation and irregular surface The plaque is solid and intact. No known restorations. Please closely view 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 via trackable courier.

Estimate:£209.87

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