Continental Carved Bust of a Female Saint

Late 18th century, possibly Spanish or Italian, carved wood with applied gesso and polychrome, glass eyes, appears unsigned, ears pierced for jeweled adornment, appears unmarked.

11 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.

From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina

Some scattered hairlines and cracks; crackle, rubbing and loss to to painted surfaces, with areas of later paint; some areas of wood loss and old insect damage.