Front view of a Byzantine-style limestone sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi
Side view of the sculpture, highlighting the rigid drapery folds and vertical composition.
Side view of the sculpture, highlighting the rigid drapery folds and vertical composition.
Front view of a Byzantine-style limestone sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi With egg for size reference.
Tight shot of the head of the sculpture.
Detail shot of the bottom half of the sculpture.
Detail of bottom section of the sculpture.
Front view of a Byzantine-style limestone sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi
Side view of the sculpture, highlighting the rigid drapery folds and vertical composition.
Side view of the sculpture, highlighting the rigid drapery folds and vertical composition.
Front view of a Byzantine-style limestone sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi With egg for size reference.
Tight shot of the head of the sculpture.
Detail shot of the bottom half of the sculpture.
Detail of bottom section of the sculpture.

Antique Carved Limstone Francis of Assisi Byzantine Style Sculpture

$300.00

Antique Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Byzantine Style

Geography: Europe (likely Italy or Mediterranean region)
Culture: Christian, Byzantine Revival style
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Medium: Carved limestone
Dimensions: 27.3 cm H x 14 cm W x 9.5 cm D (10.75″ H x 5.5″ W x 3.75″ D)
Condition: Good condition. Surface wear, minor abrasions, and natural patina consistent with age and devotional handling. No structural damage noted.

The sculpture reflects the Byzantine Revival movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by renewed interest in early Christian and medieval artistic forms. Carved from a single block of limestone. The stone has acquired a natural patina, with surface wear consistent with age.

Antique Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Byzantine Style

Geography: Europe (likely Italy or Mediterranean region)
Culture: Christian, Byzantine Revival style
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century
Medium: Carved limestone
Dimensions: 27.3 cm H x 14 cm W x 9.5 cm D (10.75″ H x 5.5″ W x 3.75″ D)
Condition: Good condition. Surface wear, minor abrasions, and natural patina consistent with age and devotional handling. No structural damage noted.

The sculpture reflects the Byzantine Revival movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by renewed interest in early Christian and medieval artistic forms. Carved from a single block of limestone. The stone has acquired a natural patina, with surface wear consistent with age.