Bas-Relief Majolica Sculpture of Saint George and Dragon by S. Geminiani, Forlì, 1984

Details

Description

A striking majolica wall bas-relief by the artist s. Geminiani. This piece was created as a christmas gift for the … Read more A striking majolica wall bas-relief by the artist s. Geminiani. This piece was created as a christmas gift for the cassa rurale ed artigiana di forlì in 1984, combining artistic value and the local history of romagna.

subject and style: the work depicts the classic iconography of saint george on horseback in the act of slaying the dragon with his spear. The sculpture is modeled in high relief, lending remarkable depth and dynamism to the scene. The colors are vibrant and textured: the bright green of the dragon contrasts with the brown tones of the horse and the ochre of the armor, all against a light, speckled background.

material and finish: majolica and polychrome glazed terracotta sculpture. The original handwritten dedication and the mounting instructions are on the back.

technical details and condition:

· type: wall sculpture / bas-relief.

· author: s. Geminiani (signed lower left).

· subject: saint george and the dragon.

· provenance: cassa rurale ed artigiana di forlì (inscription on the back).

· materials: majolica ceramic.

· period: vintage (dated 1984).

· dimensions: 37 x 29 cm. Thickness: 4.5 cm.

· condition: excellent vintage condition. The glazed surface is well preserved and intact, with no obvious chips.

please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color variation in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

it is sold "as is" and the and photographs are accurate. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution See less