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White limestone sculpture depicting an important heraldic eagle, Central-Northern Italy 11th/13th century
h cm 103,5X116
The eagle is composed of several elements
Monumental limestone sculpture depicted frontally with wings spread in high flight with powerful claws, with a marked stylization and a plastic vigor especially in the relief of the feathers.
The work is worked in the round with evident traces due to the action of atmospheric silvers and encrustations due to time.
Due to its quality of execution, the work fits into the tradition of Romanesque sculpture in central and northern Italy, as an emblem of power, vigilance and spirituality.
Monumental limestone sculpture depicted frontally with wings spread in high flight with powerful claws, with a marked stylization and a plastic vigor especially in the relief of the feathers.
The work is worked in the round with evident traces due to the action of atmospheric silvers and encrustations due to time.
Due to its quality of execution, the work fits into the tradition of Romanesque sculpture in central and northern Italy, as an emblem of power, vigilance and spirituality.