Saint Martin Sharing His Cloak With A Poor Man, Rome, 17th Century, Circa 1680.

Exceptional ivory sculpture depicting "Saint Martin Sharing His Cloak with a
poor man," Rome, late 17th century, circa 1680.
Private collection from a major private collector.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions:
Sculpture with its base: H 33 cm x W 19 cm x D 7.8 cm.
Ivory sculpture: h. 23.5 cm x w. 16.5 cm x d. 7.4 cm.
The sculpture we are presenting demonstrates exceptional quality, both in its finesse and attention
to detail, as well as its masterfully executed carving.
These sculpted groups were highly prized by major Italian and European collectors
in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Our sculpture comes with its original carved wooden base.
History:
Saint Martin, then a Roman soldier, encountered a beggar shivering with cold. He cut his cloak
in half with his sword to give one half to the poor man. According to Christian tradition, this episode took place
before his conversion to Christianity.