A Fragmentary Sandstone Sculpture of a Bearded Headless Saint c.1870 & Later sub-Curios show the influence of Pietro

show the influence of Pietro da Cortona

which is also known as muskroot

On the underside of the box are stamped the patent marks

The stylisation of the features to the face of the animal is almost Daliesque being comical

as can be seen in the language style: for example

A Fragmentary Sandstone Sculpture of a Bearded Headless Saint c.1870 & Later sub-Curios show the influence of PietroOrigin: French or ItalianPeriod: Principally Mid 19thCProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1860 70 & Mid 20thC the PlinthHeight: 40Width: 28Depth: 15 (all at extremities & with base)The well carved sandstone sculpture of a bearded saint or religious figure, the top section of his head long since absent, the whole being beautifully weathered with age, the figure wearing the Star of David and wearing ceremonial robes whilst sitting upon a throne with a large