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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

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Polychromed Corpus Christi | Spain, 18th/19th Century

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Price: $4,400.00
SKU:
606AVE25Z
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A CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOOD CORPUS CHRISTI

Probably Spain, late 18th or early 19th century

18 1/4" H (height includes stand)

A finely carved and polychromed wooden figure of Christ represented alive upon the Cross, his head gently inclined, eyes open and arms extended in Crucifixion. The body is modeled with careful anatomical detail, the torso subtly twisted and the legs drawn together beneath a deeply carved perizonium.

The figure retains an early painted surface with traces of red polychromy suggesting blood around the head, hands and feet. Fully carved and finished on the reverse, with particular attention to the musculature of the back and the flowing hair. Presented on a later custom enameled iron stand.

Condition: Fine original condition with an early polychromed surface retaining scattered historical touchups, minor wear and age related imperfections.

ref. 606AVE25Z