Italian School Bronze
(17th century)
Portrait Bust of a Saint, bronze, remnant gilding and red bole, on spreading socle, 18 x 13 x 7 in.
Provenance: Collection of a Virginia Gentleman
Note: Possibly in the circle or a follower of Alessandro Algardi (Italian, 1598-1654).
Condition Report: gilt surface scraped for possible regilding, exposing remnants of red bole ground, two screw holes verso for possible mounting within a niche, with related abrasion, separate casting on chest, lacking halo
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(17th century)
Portrait Bust of a Saint, bronze, remnant gilding and red bole, on spreading socle, 18 x 13 x 7 in.
Provenance: Collection of a Virginia Gentleman
Note: Possibly in the circle or a follower of Alessandro Algardi (Italian, 1598-1654).
Condition Report: gilt surface scraped for possible regilding, exposing remnants of red bole ground, two screw holes verso for possible mounting within a niche, with related abrasion, separate casting on chest, lacking halo