Sculpture, Apostle - 56 cm - Baroque - Limewood - 18th century
Fascinating figure of an apostle. With book and pen, in a toga and long headdress of the 18th century Probably an apostle figure or a depiction of Albert the Great, patron of students, theologians, philosophers, scientists, miners. Probably walnut or lime wood, hand-carved, waxed dark / patinated. Age-appropriate good condition, holes from an old vermin infestation, light wear, hand with the book is loose, otherwise a few small defects or flaws.
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Fascinating figure of an apostle. With book and pen, in a toga and long headdress of the 18th century Probably an apostle figure or a depiction of Albert the Great, patron of students, theologians, philosophers, scientists, miners. Probably walnut or lime wood, hand-carved, waxed dark / patinated. Age-appropriate good condition, holes from an old vermin infestation, light wear, hand with the book is loose, otherwise a few small defects or flaws.