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Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ


Hand carved Neapolitan hand carved head of Christ, Italy circa 1750-1800
€ 1775

Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions.
Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsmanship. The head is beautiful carved then covered with chalk/gesso to create extra details. Some losses on the chalk/gesso.
Weathered, small losses and old repairs
Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base. for sale in Fragments | Tresors Trouves

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230326
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Height:
52 cm (20.47 inch)
Width:
16 cm ( 6.30 inch)
Depth:
20 cm ( 7.87 inch)