Giacomo Antonio Moro (active 1610-1624) Italian, Milan, early 17th century

Overall the condition of the relief is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a fissure running horizontally across the abdomen and an original plug. There are a few smaller fissures, including at the top of the relief to the right of Christ's head and to the lower left corner of the relief above the skull. The right side of the crown of thorns may be lost. There may also have been arms to the Cross. There are a few nicks, and various small casting flaws to the underside of the lower edge. There is some rubbing to the surface, including at the proper left foot. There are some red paint residues.
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Giacomo Antonio Moro was Master of the Papal Mint from 1610 to 1624 under Popes Pius V and Gregory XV. A relief with the Holy Family and Saints, also initialled GAM to the reverse, was attributed to him and sold at Christie's on 9 December 1980, lot 170. The present figure has a similar pose to the Christ in this relief. However, it is also worth noting the similarities, both stylistically and technically, with bronzes by Francesco Fanelli.