Antique 18th Century Neapolitan Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of the Blessing Child

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Antique Neapolitan polychrome wooden sculpture depicting the Blessing Child. The figure presents naturalistic infant proportions with a tilted head, large … Read more Antique Neapolitan polychrome wooden sculpture depicting the Blessing Child. The figure presents naturalistic infant proportions with a tilted head, large eyes, and a frontal gaze. It stands on a carved and gilded wooden base. The arms are raised and open, with hands arranged in a blessing and welcoming gesture, with an anatomical treatment that is simplified but attentive to the main volumes. The complexion is rendered with soft pink tonal variations, concentrated on the face, chest, and knees.

Condition: Some defects.

Provenance: Naples, 18th century.

Measurements: 25 × 20 × H 72 cm

Document: Certificate of Authenticity. See less