Description: This handmade artwork depicts 6 of the carved heads that adorn the coffered ceiling of the "Envoys' Hall" at the beautiful historic Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland. They depict people of different classes from kings to courtiers. Each molded clay head sculpture is painted white and mounted in a black wood shadowbox frame. The head of the woman in a bonnet with a wimple covering her mouth is the most famous of the Wawel heads. She owes her fame to a popular legend according to which she is said to have spoken to King Sigismund Augustus, exercising his judgment with the words: Rex Auguste iudica iuste (Latin: King Augustus, judge fairly). Her bonnet with a characteristic band on the lips, interpreted as a symbol (or order) of silence, is actually an example of 16th century fashion. Dimensions: 14.5" X 3" X 1.1" Great vintage condition for this artwork made in mid-20th century. Minor signs of normal wear consistent with age shown in photos. This charming item made in Kraków, Poland comes with two hooks affixed to the back for you to hang it on a wall. Usually ships same day or next business day from California (PRIORITY MAIL)
Price: 174.99 USD
Location: Stockton, California
End Time: 2024-09-14T23:01:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Artisan
Signed By: Workshop
Size: Small
Signed: No
Title: Glowy Wawelskie ("Heads of Wawel")
Material: Clay
Item Length: 14.5"
Region of Origin: Krakow, Poland
Subject: Polish people
Type: Sculpture
Format: Shadowbox sculptures
Year of Production: Mid 20th Century
COA Issued By: Technoplastyka in Krakow, Poland, 1970
Item Height: 3"
Theme: Art, History, Travel & Transportation
Country/Region of Manufacture: Poland
Item Width: 1.1"
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1980
