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A Young Saint Plaque
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A Young Saint Plaque

19th century
Description

A lovely painted plaster wall plaque of a young sainted boy dating to around the late 19th Century. There are signs of age, various small knocks and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental. It has been lightly cleaned and is ready to hang.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Young Saint Relief Plaque to the 19th Century.

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SA1035609
Dealers Internal Reference
10079
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Description
A lovely painted plaster wall plaque of a young sainted boy dating to around the late 19th Century.
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There are signs of age, various small knocks and marks as can be expected for its age, but nothing detrimental.
Blue Boar Antiques

It has been lightly cleaned and is ready to hang.

fig 1. A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif.
fig 1. A Young Saint Plaque

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £50. Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details. For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Young Saint Relief Plaque to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035609
Dealers Internal Ref
10079
Blue Boar Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2023
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Archive I A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif.

A Young Saint Plaque

Archive II A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif. View II
Archive III A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif. View III
Archive IV A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif. View IV
Archive V A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif. View V
Archive VI A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif. View VII
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A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif.
A Young Saint Plaque
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A rectangular plaster bas-relief wall plaque depicting the profile portrait of a young saint with a halo and cross motif.
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FAQs

Bas-relief wall plaques depicting young saints, particularly Saint John the Baptist, gained widespread popularity during the Italian Renaissance and saw major revivals in the nineteenth century. These profile portraits were traditionally commissioned for private devotional use within domestic settings.

Authentic historical examples were carved from marble, moulded in terracotta, or cast in plaster and gesso over wood. Cast plaster pieces were frequently toned or aged with patinas to simulate weathered stone or aged marble.

Look for signs of age such as natural surface patination, minor chipping around raised edges, and evidence of hand-finishing or tool marks. Older cast plaster pieces often feature historical hanging hardware and characteristic signs of drying shrinkage on the reverse.

Plaque panels of this type function as architectural wall art, suitable for hanging in a narrow wall space, within a hallway, or displayed on a picture ledge. Pairing monochrome stone or plaster tones against dark or textured walls highlights the relief carving.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush to clean intricate recesses. Avoid liquid cleaners, damp sponges, or abrasive chemicals, as plaster is porous and vulnerable to moisture damage.
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