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A 17th century Alcobaça terracotta group sculpture
Estimate
10.000 - 15.000
Session 2
10 October 2013
Hammer Price
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Comprising: A saint and five musicians angels playng harp, viola, lute, flute and trumpet.
Sculptures executed by the monks of Alcobaça in gilt and polychrome terracotta.
(Losses and some restoration to the polychromy)
Height: 46 cm
Category
Sculpture
Additional Information
Note: Similar examples at Alcobaça Monastery''s group sculpture "A morte de São Bernardo" (1687-1690), executed by the monks.
Bibliography: Maria Helena Trindade, "Arte e música - Iconografia musical na pintura do séc XV ao XX", Instituto Português dos Museus, Museu da Música e Ministério da Cultura. Lisboa, 1999.
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