Head of a King ca. 1150-75 French A recently discovered photograph taken about 1906-10 seems to confirm earlier speculation that this head comes from Notre-Dame-dela-Couldre in Parthenay. Following the French Revolution, the church was secularized, sold, and demolished by its new owner. Certain aspects of this sculpture, such as the striated hair and the thick upper lip, are characteristic of Parthenay production. Although its original placement and identification remain unknown, the head may have belonged to a large figure on horseback, set in profile, on the churchs façade.. Head of a King 468090

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SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Head of a King ca. 1150-75 French A recently discovered photograph taken about 1906-10 seems to confirm earlier speculation that this head comes from Notre-Dame-dela-Couldre in Parthenay. Following the French Revolution, the church was secularized, sold, and demolished by its new owner. Certain aspects of this sculpture, such as the striated hair and the thick upper lip, are characteristic of Parthenay production. Although its original placement and identification remain unknown, the head may have belonged to a large figure on horseback, set in profile, on the churchs façade.. Head of a King 468090 by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.

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