Bust of Christ with The Sacred Heart c.1930

Early 20th.c. ceramic bust of Christ c.1930. Head and shoulders length bust of Christ with eyes raised to heaven, depicted with long flowing hair and a distinctive forked beard. On his chest and highlighted in gold is the devotional symbol of the Sacred Heart. Further gilding to the neckline of the robe and in a broad band around the base. Signed G. Parentani on the rear of the bust. Raised on a separate shaped elm plinth with lovely applied brass frieze with repoussé floral detail. Excellent condition.