20th Century Sacred Religious Figure Saint with Book in Bronze with Marble Base

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Description

A refined devotional figure, characterized by solemn composure and mounted on a solid stone base.

· subject and style: representation … Read more A refined devotional figure, characterized by solemn composure and mounted on a solid stone base.

· subject and style: representation of a cloistered religious figure seated on a throne, captured in the act of holding an open book. The draping of the robe and veil follows a sober and collected sculptural modeling.

· material and finish: cast bronze with a uniform brown patina and warm reflections, anchored to a rectangular base of mottled marble. On the side is a partially decipherable period inscription ("san\." followed by illegible characters and "gito r.").

· ideal for: collectors of sacred bronze objects, professional studios, libraries, and classical settings.

technical details and condition:

· type: freestanding sculpture.

· brand / manufacture / attribution: partial inscription on the back to be investigated; attributable to a 20th-century artistic foundry.

materials: bronze, marble.

period: 20th century.

dimensions: width 14 cm. Depth 10 cm. Total height 24 cm.

condition: excellent vintage condition. Intact bronze, with a pleasant original patina. Solid and well-preserved marble base.

please note that any white areas in the photographs are due to reflections from artificial lighting, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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