Isabelo
l Tampinco...[ 1850 – 1933 ]
cast
marble.
67.5cm
high x 36cm wide x 19cm deep
signed,
“ I L T”
circa,
1890's
Description.
This
a stunning rendition of ' Our Lady of the Assumption” by Tampinco
assuredly shows us the undoubted skill of this master sculptor.
This
depiction of Our Lady, has her standing on a cloud, wind caught in
her cloak as she rises up into the heavens.
Her
face is very calm and serene, her eyes are closed and the head bowed
slightly forward.
Her hands are together in the symbol of prayer,
all ten fingers are visible. Her hair can be seen on the top of her
head and at the sides under the veil that she is wearing.
She
is wearing a long sleeved round necked dress that is caught around
the waist by a belt. The dress is very long and the folds of the
drapery are very distinct.
Her
cloak is caught at the front by a round clasp, the cloak goes wide
over her shoulders and falls down her back. The wind has caught the
cloak and flies away at the sides in big folds as the wind ruffles it
about.
Our
Ladies feet can be seen, protruding out from under her dress, she has
no foot covering on her feet.
The
drapery is very nicely done to give the effect of wind hitting the
clothing and blowing it into folds.
There
is a distinct line around the hem of the dress and the cloak.
The sculpture is signed on the center back with the initials, “ I L T”
Comments.
This
a very lovely sculpture and it has no damage. All fingers and toes
are intact and the face is without blemish.
This
sculpture certainly radiates a special beauty, not just because of
the subject matter, but also because it is a very masterful piece.
This
sculpture was made in the 1890”s.
Written by,
Mark Shellshear.
Art consultant.
Art consultant.
