Author Topic: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman  (Read 1513 times)

susiecat

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I bought a storage at an auction and found several items this is 2 sculpture,one is an antique hand carved wood sculpture of "David" after Michelangelo measure 47" tall,at one time look like someone tried to paint him but Don't know what happen carved so perfect,the woman I have no idea who she is but look greek,anybody have any information on this set,I don't see a signatur
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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2017, 07:47:47 pm »
I doubt this is a statue of David. David is always portrayed as a young boy this statue has an adult face.  David usually has the sling in his hands that he used to bring down Goliath.
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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2017, 08:03:37 pm »
Need to see the bottoms !!

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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2017, 02:42:49 pm »
Ok I'll try

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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2017, 10:36:17 pm »
Mart, really?  You mean the underside of the statues and not their bottom?!  😶🤔😀😂  (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2017, 10:30:49 am »
Mart, really?  You mean the underside of the statues and not their bottom?!  😶🤔😀😂  (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

LOL !!  You know me KC !!  I have a thing for bottoms !!

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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2017, 04:43:51 pm »
I'm going to have to turn on a hose in here.....
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Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2017, 07:21:48 pm »
Better make it quick Ghopper !!  ;D