Lot n° 5
H. 90cm
Magnificent example of French gothic imagery. The saint’s marvellous face, chased with fine features, is outstanding and gives the image great sweetness and realism.
The saint, the virgin martyr of Catania, was martyred in the mid-third century. She was tortured by having her breasts pulled off with pincers. She is depicted, in our sculpture, dressed in rich clothing, as is customary, showing a breast and what appears to be part of a pincer, the instrument of her martyrdom. In her left hand she holds the book of the Holy Scriptures.
Lot n° 1
sculpture en bronze patiné, signée, cachet du fondeur BRONZES STRASSACKER (68 - Heimsbrunn), hauteur : 250 cm environ (base 60 x 82 cm). Sur un socle en pierre de Jaumont, 51 x 69 x 89 cm, avec plaque en marbre gravé de l'inauguration par M. Alain JUPPE, datée du 22 mars 1995 (petit manque)
