Colonnette. First Gothic art.

Rare and beautiful column with carved mythical creatures in a floral backdrop mixed with geometric patterns. This beautiful column undoubtedly comes from a Gothic portal. The romanesque influence is still very noticeable.

Bibliography : Naissance de la sculpture gothique - Catalogue de l'exposition au musée de Cluny - Saint Denis, Paris, Chartres

Origin: France, Burgundy or south of France

Medium: Limestone

Size: Height 76cm, 116 cm with stand

Period: second half of the 12th century

Condition: Mounted. Erosion

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