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Large Carrara marble group of Virgin, Child and The Baptist signed P. Romanelli

Creator: Pasquale Romanelli Romanelli
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large Carrara marble group of Virgin, Child and The Baptist signed P. Romanelli
Italian, 19th Century
Figure: height, 170cm, width 70cm, depth 40cm
Base: height 93.5cm, width 59.5cm, depth 43cm

Executed in stunning Carrara marble, this exceptional sculpture is signed for the Florentine artist Pasquale Romanelli. Depicting a lifesize group of the Virgin, Child, and St John the Baptist, this religious work, toned down with regards to the symbolism, is a beautiful figurative sculpture of mother and child, with sensitively carved gestures and expressions.

A leading nineteenth century Florentine sculptor, Pasquale Romanelli (Italian, 1812-1887) was an apprentice of Lorenzo Bartolini, and later co-found the Romanelli gallery which is still in operation today. He was acclaimed during his lifetime for his religious and mythological artworks, and his workshop often adapted and adapts Classical and Renaissance artworks into sculpture of various mediums. The exact model of this work, if there is such an inspiration, is not clear, the humble and subtle religiosity of the work suggests a more original piece. It is mounted on a fine Neoclassical marble base.

Artist/Maker: Pasquale Romanelli

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble.
Styles / Movements:	Old Master
Dealer Reference #:	17026
Incollect Reference #:	605220

Dimensions

W.	27.56 in;	H.	66.93 in;	D.	15.75 in;
W.	70 cm;	H.	170 cm;	D.	40 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.