Lot 138 Dα

Italy 18th century

An 18th century Italian silver figure of a bishop saint

Hollow silver statuette cast in the round and with engraved and stamped decoration. A standing figure of a saint depicted in contrapposto dressed in bishop's garb, holding his right hand aloft in a blessing – the attribute which he originally held is now lost. By his side is a diminutive, separately cast assisting figure holding a dish.
The child's left hand lost and with a minor breakage to the area. Mounted on an old shallow plinth. Height 21 cm.