Fine Antique Gilt Phoenix 18th/ 19th Century
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Exceptional antique gilt-bronze sculptue of a phoenix from the 18th or 19th century. It came from a church in Belgium that was being cleared out.
The phoenix is rendered in a dramatic pose with the head turned and bowed which is often associated with dignity and sacrifice. It is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the eternal life.
The phoenix is made of gilt-bronze. It has a very nice patina. On the edges of the wings and the tail feathers are some small damages visible.
This phoenix hung in the church on a suspension loop at the reverse side.
The dimensions of the phoenix are: A width of 40 cm, a height of 30 cm and a depth of 11 cm. The weight is 1.5 kgs.