Master Sculpture and Works of Art Part II
Master Sculpture and Works of Art Part II
Spanish, Andalusia, circa 1700
Saint Michael the Archangel
Lot Closed
January 30, 08:40 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Spanish, Andalusia, circa 1700
Saint Michael the Archangel
polychrome wood
height 41 1/3 in.; 105cm.
In the Book of Revelations it is described that the archangel Michael defeated the devil in battle. As in the present sculpture, the winged archangel is typically shown bearing a weapon and trampling his vanquished enemy, who is often portrayed in the guise of a dragon.