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587 - Saint Sebastian. Navarrese School of Juan de Anchieta or Anc…
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Estimate €1,200 - €1,900
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Description
Saint Sebastian. Navarrese School of Juan de Anchieta or Ancheta, 16th century. Carved and polychromed wood. Dimensions: 64 cm x 32 cm x 25 cm. This sculpture in the round depicts Saint Sebastian tied to a tree trunk, his naked body barely covered by a golden loincloth, pierced by arrows that heighten the drama of the scene. The figure adopts a slightly contrapposto pose, with his torso turned and his face raised, displaying a serene and resigned expression, which accentuates the devotional nature of the work. The polychromy, with its warm and nuanced tones, reinforces the anatomical naturalism and the careful rendering of the musculature. The carving reveals a solid and expressive craftsmanship, typical of Navarrese sculpture from the second half of the 16th century, linked to the formal ideals of the late Renaissance. Despite the missing phalanges of the hand, the piece retains a remarkable visual and spiritual power, constituting a significant example of religious imagery from the period.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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