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17th/18th Century Italian Religious Sculpture


17th / 18th Century Italian carved wooden religious sculptural statue of Saint Roch.
Circa 1700.
An atmospheric and striking sculptural display piece.
This unusual carving ironically reflects the wounds of the plague in the way the wood has cracked or broken over time, especially the crack where the saints finger is pointing and on the same side of his face. Creating a very contemporary sculptural appearance that really adds to the power and aesthetics of the piece.
Saint Roch was depicted as a Plague Saint after 1477, displaying the wounds of his martyrdom without pain or suffering , lifting his robes to display the plague Bubo wound on his thigh. The sight of Roch scarred by the plague but still alive symbolised that one could survive the plague, a saint who had triumphed over the disease in his own flesh.
Characterful and sculptural loses and cracks as shown.
Set on a contemporary base.
H: 92 cm / W: 32 cm / D: 25 cm
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Circa 1700.
An atmospheric and striking sculptural display piece.
This unusual carving ironically reflects the wounds of the plague in the way the wood has cracked or broken over time, especially the crack where the saints finger is pointing and on the same side of his face. Creating a very contemporary sculptural appearance that really adds to the power and aesthetics of the piece.
Saint Roch was depicted as a Plague Saint after 1477, displaying the wounds of his martyrdom without pain or suffering , lifting his robes to display the plague Bubo wound on his thigh. The sight of Roch scarred by the plague but still alive symbolised that one could survive the plague, a saint who had triumphed over the disease in his own flesh.
Characterful and sculptural loses and cracks as shown.
Set on a contemporary base.
H: 92 cm / W: 32 cm / D: 25 cm
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/JUN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Busts and Figures
Date Late 17th / early 18th Century
Late 17th Century Antiques Material Wood
Origin Italian
Item code as1225a053
Status Sold
£875.00 
$1192.10 
€1025.85 

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Small to medium items boxed and sent by fedex to UK, EU and Worldwide.
Recommend van courier for very large items to UK and EU.
Large items can also be sent crated.
Message for a quote.
All items sent insured.
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Near Woolwich
London
England, UK
SE18
Tel : 07776985514
Non UK callers : +44 7776985514
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