Shield Bearer with the Ducal Arms of Saxony, ca. 1520

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Shield Bearer with the Ducal Arms of Saxony, ca. 1520, German, Augsburg, Honestone (Jurassic limestone), partially polychromed and gilt, Overall (confirmed): H. 19 3/8 x W. 8 1/8 x D. 6 3/16 in. ( x x cm), Sculpture, The elegant lines of this youthful figure complement the vividly painted heraldic shield he supports. This boy wears contemporary armor fancifully embellished with turbot-shell shoulder pieces (pauldrons) and with leather straps covering the upper arms, a detail borrowed from ancient armor

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