Sculpture of Saint Erasmus (Saint Elmo), French School, 17th century

Descriptio Carved stone with traces of original polychromy. Dimensions: 80 × 30 × 16 cm. 17th-century religious sculpture depicting Saint Erasmus of Antioch, also known as Saint Elmo, martyr and patron saint of sailors. The figure, elegantly restrained yet powerfully present, retains vestiges of its original polychromy, which enhance the serene features and the vertical composition characteristic of French Baroque art. A work of remarkable sculptural quality and great historical and devotional value. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:£5,840.32

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