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THB18th C. Italian Marble Sculpture, St. Margaret & Dragon
Lot 63
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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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- Lot Description
Western Europe, Italy, ca. 18th century CE. A beautiful marble sculpture, expertly carved to resemble the figure of Saint Margaret the Virgin - also known as Margaret of Antioch and Saint Marina the Great Martyr - standing contrapposto atop a slain dragon. She wears a long-sleeved, floor-length robe comprised of billowing folds of luxurious fabric that cascade down her body, blowing in the wind, at once highlighting her slender figure, as well as her modesty, as she bends both arms at the elbows to hold her hands together in prayer. Lengthy tresses of hair fall to her shoulders, framing her sweet visage of almond-shaped eyes, a petite nose, full cheeks, and bowed lips held closed, all crowned by a flowing veil. Size: 9.8" W x 27.4" H (24.9 cm x 69.6 cm); 28.4" H (72.1 cm) on included custom stand.
The serpentine beast below her displays a sinuous tail which wraps around its body and wings as its large head turns inward, displaying heavy-lidded eyes beneath a bushy brow, a lengthy snout with delineated nostrils, and a huge mouth held open to showcase a protruding tongue and 2 rows of jagged teeth that attempt to nip at the saint's feet. A pair of cupped ears flank the head of the mythical creature, while a lovely floral design adorns its brow. The pair stands atop an elaborate pedestal boasting swirling decorations and a central clamshell motif - a traditional Christian symbol for rebirth and perhaps an allusion to Margaret's name which comes from the Ancient Greek word for pearl. Lovely remains of green, brown, and red pigment further embellish the surface. Replete with artistic virtuosity; note the artist's ability impressively contrast the idealism and delicacy of Saint Margaret to the scaly and coarse textures of the dragon!
According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, "The legend of Saint Margaret, the Early Christian martyr also known as Marina, details the many painful ordeals she endured before her eventual death during the reign of Emperor Diocletian (r. 284–305). Having been swallowed by the devil in the guise of a dragon, the saint burst unharmed from its body after making the sign of the cross."
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170519Losses to Saint Margaret's nose and tips of fingers. Repairs to bottom of legs and feet with break lines visible. Restoration to left pinky finger and shoulder. Knob on top of head previously held crown or headdress that is now missing. Saint Margaret is glued to base with adhesive visible. Chips to verso. Some nicks, chips, abrasions, and softening of detail throughout. Otherwise, very nice with liberal remains of pigment.Condition
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