17/18TH C. ITALIAN WAX RELIEF PICTURE, THE PIETA
artist: Anna Fortino (Palermo, 1673-1749)
finely detailed and polychromed molded wax depicting the dead Christ cradled in the arms of his mother, pair of cherubs in clouds above, nails from the cross on the ground, original tortoise frame, Italian label on reverse, 12"h; 9"w
Prov.: Deaccessioned from the Montclair Museum, Montclair NJ
Translation from Italian on old handmade paper: Anna Fontina, "Poet, musician, wax modeler. Most famous for sculptures in colored wax of Madonna, saints, mangers, Christ. Works in private collections, museums, churches. Sicilian antiquary Antonio Mongitore (1663-1774) remembers a nativity donated to Philip of Spain (displayed) by his bed."
One wing of cherub in cloud distorted.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 75 : 17/18TH C. ITALIAN WAX RELIEF PICTURE, THE PIETA
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