Auction on
01 April 2022 - 14:00 (CEST) -
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
This large, imposing, peaceful limestone head is reluctant to reveal its secrets. A complex study takes us on the trail of the kings of France and the Abbey of Saint Denis.
Ile-de-France, second third of the 12th century. Head of a king or high priest in carved limestone, with traces of gray whitewash, h. 47 cm/18.5 in. Estimate: €30,000/50,000
Ile-de-France, second third of the 12th century. Head of a king or high priest in carved limestone, with traces of gray whitewash, h. 47 cm/18.5 in. Estimate: €30,000/50,000
This carved head of a man is wreathed in mystery. With a cap over slightly wavy strands of hair falling onto the temples, almond-shaped eyes, well-defined eyelids, emaciated cheeks, a closed mouth framed by a drooping moustache and a long, finely waved beard, the face exudes wisdom. Is he a king, a priest or a prophet? These are theories…
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