19th Century Wood Sculpture of Saint John the Baptist

Description

Saint John the Baptist Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpture, early 19th century, holding a scroll and accompanied by a seated lamb, on rectangular base. Provenance: The Rookery, built 1799, Axtell Antiques, Deposit, New York. Keywords: Prophet Yahya, Saint John the Forerunner, John the Immerser, Santos, Sculpture, Statue, Carving, Polychromed, Paint-decorated, Figure, Figural, Male figure, Baptiser of Jesus of Nazareth, Religious Art, Christianity, Islam, Bible, Martyr, Antique, Decorative Arts.

Dimensions: 44.5″ H x 26″ W x 13.25″ D.

Dealer: S138XX