Religious Sculpture From Saint Tropez.

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Object description :

"Religious Sculpture From Saint Tropez."

Religious sculpture in papier-mâché representing Saint Tropez, polychromy and original gilding, sulfide eyes. 19th century period. The knight Torpes (Saint Tropez), Nero's steward, converted to Christianity.
As he refused to deny his faith again, furious Neron ordered his beheading and his body placed at the bottom of a boat washed up on the banks of Heraclea (old name of Saint Tropez derived from Sancta Torpes) became the patron saint of the city a large procession is organized there every year on May 16 called Bravade.

Price: 2 300 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Good condition

Material: Gilted wood
Height: 122 cm

Reference: 1507970
Availability: In stock