A penitent Mary Magdalene carved from Huamanga stone, with polychrome...
A penitent Mary Magdalene carved from Huamanga stone, with polychrome and gold highlights. Lying on a mat, she holds a skull in her left hand, which she is gazing at, her head resting on her bent right arm and propped up on a cushion; she is dressed in a draped garment that leaves her torso exposed.
Peru, Ayacucho, 18th century
Dimensions: H_12 cm L_23 cm
(minor imperfections)
Expert: Laurence FLIGNY
Expert: Laurence FLIGNY
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A penitent Mary Magdalene carved from Huamanga stone, with polychrome and gold highlights. Lying on a mat, she holds a skull in her left hand, which she is gazing at, her head resting on her bent right arm and propped up on a cushion; she is dressed in a draped garment that leaves her torso exposed.
Peru, Ayacucho, 18th century
Dimensions: H_12 cm L_23 cm
(minor imperfections)
Expert: Laurence FLIGNY
Expert: Laurence FLIGNY
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
