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Title: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: susiecat on October 18, 2017, 11:38:25 PM

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

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: Pelady 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.

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: mart on October 23, 2017, 08:03:37 PM

Need to see the bottoms !!

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: susiecat on October 24, 2017, 02:42:49 PM

Ok I'll try

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: KC 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!)

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: mart on October 25, 2017, 10:30:49 AM

Quote from: KC 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!)

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

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: ghopper1924 on October 25, 2017, 04:43:51 PM

I'm going to have to turn on a hose in here.....

Title: Re: 2 Antique Carved Wood Sculptures,David After Michelangelo & Greek Woman
Post by: mart on October 25, 2017, 07:21:48 PM

Better make it quick Ghopper !!  ;D