Lot 1458 Dα

France 16th century

A French 16th century limestone figure of Saint Silvester

Carved in the round, the reverse slightly flattened. Minimal remains of former polychromy. A figure of the saint standing in contrapposto, designed for a frontal and slightly lowered viewpoint. Silvester is shown dressed in papal attire with a finely carved tiara, stole, maniple and borders. The saint's attribute, the bull, is depicted at his feet.
The formerly pegged left hand lacking. Wear with losses. Height 81 cm.