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Stone Carving of a Bishop
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €3,861     $4,191
£3,300

Devonshire Antiques

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Stone Carving of a Bishop

Pre 16th century
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A very rare 15th century French stone carving of a Bishop with traces of residual polychrome. The Bishop is wearing a Mitre and holding a staff in his left hand with his right hand raised . Provenance bought from a French chateaux in France . Condition, slight repairs and wear contempory with its age .

Dimensions

79cm high

22cm wide

13cm depth

£3300

Contact. 07970119030

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Devonshire Antiques has dated this Carved Stone Bishop Statue to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA693643
Description
A very rare 15th century French stone carving of a Bishop with traces of residual polychrome. The Bishop is wearing a Mitre and holding a staff in his left hand with his right hand raised . Provenance bought from a French chateaux in France . Condition, slight repairs and wear contempory with its age .

Dimensions

79cm high

22cm wide

13cm depth

£3300

Contact. 07970119030

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Carved Stone Bishop Statue to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA693643
Devonshire Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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A carved stone statue depicting a bishop wearing a mitre and vestments with one hand raised in a blessing gesture.
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Archive I A carved stone statue depicting a bishop wearing a mitre and vestments with one hand raised in a blessing gesture.

Stone Carving of a Bishop

Archive II A carved stone statue depicting a bishop wearing a mitre and vestments with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. View II
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
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19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

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Devonshire Antiques
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A carved stone statue depicting a bishop wearing a mitre and vestments with one hand raised in a blessing gesture.
Stone carving of a bishop
Ref: SA693643
A carved stone statue depicting a bishop wearing a mitre and vestments with one hand raised in a blessing gesture.
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Ecclesiastical stone carvings traditionally decorated medieval churches, cathedrals, and religious grounds, depicting figures such as saints and bishops to communicate sacred themes and architectural heritage.

Historically, regional natural stones such as limestone, sandstone, and granite were chosen for their durability and suitability for hand-carving by stone masons.

Authentic aged stone displays uneven natural surface weathering, lichens, organic patination, and hand-tool marks rather than uniform factory finishes or artificial aging.

Carved stone figures act as textural focal points when positioned in garden borders, outdoor alcoves, or placed indoors on plinths and hearths.

Clean stone gently using clean water and a soft-bristle brush, avoiding aggressive chemical solutions or high-pressure washers that can erode delicate carved details.
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