Christ Figure as Salvator Mundi, Saviour of the World c.1520 Architectural Fragment Mid 20th Century

Mid 20th Century

An exceptional Italian polychromed and gilt enthroned Madonna and Child devotional sculpture created c

Reconditioned and fully working fountain head

The ornamentation was popular on luxury objects found adorning the most stylish interiors of the elite

Christ Figure as Salvator Mundi, Saviour of the World c.1520 Architectural Fragment Mid 20th CenturyA rapturous rendition of Christ as Salvator Mundi, Latin for Saviour of the World. This delicately carved and beautifully polychrome and gilded Northern European limewood figure stands on an immaculate 20th Century lucite plinth displaying him to his full potential. Executed in a highly expressive and animated style with gilded drapery sweeping around his figure. His right hand is raised in blessing, he stands on a gilded orb known as globus cruciger