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Saint Sebastian
early 18th century
ivory, gold, coral
(18th and 19th Centuries )
(18th and 19th Centuries )
The saint is shown in an almost ballet-like dancing posture, with one foot raised off the ground. The figure is bound to a tree of brownish coral with fetters of gold and is pierced with five golden arrows.
The subject was a popular one in south Germany.
The left arm, left leg, and toes of the left foot have been broken and repaired. The base is modern.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Acquired by Dr. M. Hugo Oelze, Amsterdam; acquired by Mrs. Carol L. Brewster, Owings Mills, Maryland; Walters Art Museum, December 1973 by gift.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment | Examined for condition; cleaned; repaired | |
| Treatment | The figure of St. Sebastian was reattached to the base using an unobtrusive mount designed to reduce stress on the fragile ivory and coral components of this object. |
Geographies
Germany (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Carol L. Brewster, 1973
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
71.1154