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17th Century Figure of John the Baptist
Jane Short Antiques
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17th Century Figure of John the Baptist

17th century
Description

A late 17th century polychrome and gilt decorated figure of John the Baptist.

He wears a robe which is gilded and carries a staff with a sheep lying at his feet.

It is in very good condition commensurate with age with just two fingers which have lost their tips, otherwise, there are no other losses, apart from some small paint losses. Importantly there on no paint losses to the face. There is a separate wooden stand which is possibly 19th century which the statue stands on. The whole has a fabulous patina, is of a good size and there are no signs of previous restoration. circa 1680-1700

The statue itself measures 30cm tall and 15cm at its widest.

Together with the stand it measures 35cm tall.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Baroque Bronze Saint Sculpture to the 17th Century.

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SA1052678
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A3983
Description
A late 17th century polychrome and gilt decorated figure of John the Baptist.

He wears a robe which is gilded and carries a staff with a sheep lying at his feet.

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It is in very good condition commensurate with age with just two fingers which have lost their tips, otherwise, there are no other losses, apart from some small paint losses.
Jane Short Antiques

Importantly there on no paint losses to the face. There is a separate wooden stand which is possibly 19th century which the statue stands on. The whole has a fabulous patina, is of a good size and there are no signs of previous restoration. circa 1680-1700

fig 1. A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base.
fig 1. 17th Century Figure of John the Baptist

The statue itself measures 30cm tall and 15cm at its widest.

Together with the stand it measures 35cm tall.

We can deliver free charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for International delivery .

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Baroque Bronze Saint Sculpture to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052678
Dealers Internal Ref
A3983
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base.

17th Century Figure of John the Baptist

Archive II A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base. View II
Archive III A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base. View IV
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Jane Short Antiques

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A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base.
17th Century Figure of John the Baptist
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A 17th-century parcel-gilded bronze figure depicting Saint John the Baptist with a staff and lamb, standing on a rectangular wood plinth base.
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Seventeenth-century Baroque religious sculptures are recognised for their dramatic drapery, emotional intensity, and dynamic, naturalistic figures. Commissioned for chapels, churches, and private devotion across Continental Europe, these works utilised sacred iconography, such as saint attributes and animals, to convey complex theological stories.

Figures from this era were typically cast in bronze or lead using the lost-wax technique, followed by extensive hand-chasing to refine fine surface details. Many examples featured parcel-gilding or applied patinas and were set atop carved or painted timber bases to enhance visual depth.

Authentic period bronzes display characteristic casting features, such as hand-tooling markings, heavy core weights, and organic wear patterns consistent with multi-century handling. Modern reproductions often show uniform machine finishing, unnatural chemical patinas, or modern metal alloys.

An antique metal sculpture functions effectively as a focal point on a dark timber sideboard, within a curated bookshelf display, or on a fireplace mantelpiece. Placing the dark bronze against neutral plaster or deep wall colours such as navy or forest green provides high visual contrast.

Dust the figure gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent lifting fragile leaf gilding. Avoid chemical solvents or water; a light coat of microcrystalline wax applied gently with a lint-free cloth protects the underlying metal surface from oxidisation.
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