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A Medieval Gothic Wood Carved Sculpture of a Smiling Young Saint Bishop
Skippings Fine Arts
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A Medieval Gothic Wood Carved Sculpture of a Smiling Young Saint Bishop

Pre 16th century
Description

This 15th century bishop - sculpted ca AD1460 - has a smile on his lips and a benevolent presence. He is also something of an Adonis - one tends to forget that in the medieval church, even members of the high clergy were often only in their 20s or 30s.

Originating from the North of France, he is carved from oak in full round, he is standing full figure, wearing a mitra and a mantle with beautiful drapery. While his forearms are absent, he seems to be addressing the viewer with a gesture of blessing. Elements of polychromy are remaining.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Carved Wood Bishop Sculpture to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1081008
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This 15th century bishop - sculpted ca AD1460 - has a smile on his lips and a benevolent presence.
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He is also something of an Adonis - one tends to forget that in the medieval church, even members of the high clergy were often only in their 20s or 30s.
Skippings Fine Arts
fig 1. A carved wooden sculpture of a smiling young bishop wearing a mitre with traces of original red and yellow polychrome paint.
fig 1. A Medieval Gothic Wood Carved Sculpture of a Smiling Young Saint Bishop

Originating from the North of France, he is carved from oak in full round, he is standing full figure, wearing a mitra and a mantle with beautiful drapery. While his forearms are absent, he seems to be addressing the viewer with a gesture of blessing. Elements of polychromy are remaining.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Carved Wood Bishop Sculpture to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081008
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Archive I A carved wooden sculpture of a smiling young bishop wearing a mitre with traces of original red and yellow polychrome paint.

A medieval gothic wood carved sculpture of a smiling young saint bishop

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A carved wooden sculpture of a smiling young bishop wearing a mitre with traces of original red and yellow polychrome paint.
A medieval gothic wood carved sculpture of a smiling young saint bishop
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A carved wooden sculpture of a smiling young bishop wearing a mitre with traces of original red and yellow polychrome paint.
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Gothic religious sculpture emerged during the 12th to 16th centuries, characterised by expressive facial features, rhythmic drapery folds, and figures depicting sacred personages such as saints, bishops, and angels.

Sculptors typically used native hardwoods such as oak, lime, or walnut, which were hand-carved, prepared with gesso, and finished with polychrome paint or gilding.

Authentic carvings display hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, remnants of layered gesso or pigment, and wear patterns consistent with age and liturgical handling.

Placing a historical carved figure on a modern console table, neutral pedestal, or simple shelving creates an engaging focal point through textural and historic contrast.

Keep polychrome carvings in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, radiators, and excess moisture to prevent wood movement and flaking paint.
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