A Fragmentary Sandstone Sculpture of a Bearded Headless Saint c.1870 & Later sub-Curios The stylisation of the features

The stylisation of the features to the face of the animal is almost Daliesque being comical

show the influence of Pietro da Cortona

Tam spurs Meg to turn and flee and drives the horse on towards the River Doon as the creatures dare not cross a running stream

and Herodotus though open to debate

as can be seen in the language style: for example

A Fragmentary Sandstone Sculpture of a Bearded Headless Saint c.1870 & Later sub-Curios The stylisation of the featuresOrigin: French or ItalianPeriod: Principally Mid 19thCProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1860 70 & Mid 20thC the PlinthHeight: 40Width: 28Depth: 15 (all at extremities & with base)The well carved sandstone sculpture of a bearded saint or religious figure, the top section of his head long since absent, the whole being beautifully weathered with age, the figure wearing the Star of David and wearing ceremonial robes whilst sitting upon a throne with a large