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THB10th C. Norman British Stone Roundel - Female Face
Lot 119a
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Northern Europe, England, Norman culture, ca. 10th to 12th centuries CE. A magnificent hand-carved stone roundel, likely from a church, presenting the bust of a female. The impressive sculpture exhibits a youthful visage that peers downwards, extending outside the confines of her annular frame to observe the goings-on of those below her. Framed by wavy locks of hair, her naturalistic face displays almond-shaped eyes beneath an arched brow, a prominent nose, and full lips held closed. Her smoothly carved, supple skin appears nearly flesh-like, and the collar of a cloak or tunic sits at the base of her neck. The expressionless appearance of her stare is characteristic of sculpture found in Medieval churches, as passionate physiognomy was regarded as sinful throughout the Middle Ages. Size: 9.25" W x 13.5" in diameter (23.5 cm x 34.3 cm)
While the artistic virtuosity of this sculpture is certainly noteworthy, what is more impressive is its survival capabilities. Art of the Norman era was not only pillaged by Viking conquests, but even further destroyed by the state-sponsored iconoclasm of the Protestant Reformation during the rule of King Edward VI in the 16th century. Indeed, an evocative reminder of the perseverance of art!
Provenance: ex-private United Kingdom collection
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#163562Losses to nose and peripheries. Expected abrasions, nicks, and softening of detail, commensurate with age. Remains of rope and metal from previous suspension device on verso, as well as some cement from building attachment on periphery. Otherwise, intact and excellent.Condition
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