Terracotta sculpture representing Saint Barbara

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Terracotta sculpture representing Saint Barbara

Name: Terracotta sculpture representing Saint Barbara
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: FJXAWP3SXQ
Price: 1700 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Delavigne

1.700 €

Period 17th century

Style Louis XIV style

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From: 78220, Viroflay, France

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Terracotta sculpture representing Saint Barbara. Standing to the right of her tower, she is dressed in a dress with an eventful drape, holding a book in her left hand. His right hand, incomplete, certainly held the palm of martyrdom.

- Significant alterations at one level of the face and the bottom of the sculpture, old restorations are also to be noted. Trace of polychromy.

The deep and voluminous folds and the use of terracotta as materials allow us to bring this Sainte Barbe closer to the production of the terracotta workshops of Maine in the 17th century.

It was from the beginning of the 17th century that artistic activity shone in Maine. The abundance of clay deposits in this region, in particular around Le Mans and Malicorne sur Sarthe, certainly favored the development of sculptors' workshops. terracottists who in the 17th century were affiliated with the same company as the earthenware potters of the city of Le Mans. These sculptures were baked in the potters' ovens. Many sculptures are still in place in the many churches of the Sarthe, especially in the cathedral of Le Mans.

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Louis XIV style (Terracotta sculpture of Louis XIV style Style)
Period	17th century (Terracotta sculpture 17th century)
Country of origin	France
Height (cm)	82