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Carved Wood Figure of Bishop ca 1880 browse these categories for related items... Directory: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood: Pre 1900: item # 320159 Please refer to our stock # 2679 when inquiring.
Blanche's Antiques 1949 US Route 1 York, ME 03909 207-361-1817 Guest Book $1,975 |
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| 19th century polychromed and carved wooden statue of a bishop wearing gilt vestments, a miter and gloves. In his right hand he holds a crozier with what looks like a fleur-de-lys in the crook. In his left hand he holds a book with 2 fish resting on it. The figure could possibly represent Saint Ulrich, bishop of Augsburg, AD 973, who once converted flesh into fish that his people might not break a fast (from Saints and their Symbols by EA Greene, 1911) Condition is excellent with a maker's mark and symbol on the bottom. Total height from base to top of staff is 27" | ||
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