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Sculptures, 18th c., Convent of Capuchos, Sintra

2023 Conservation and Restoration

Conservation and restoration of polychrome terracotta sculptures of two Capuchin friars, one smaller (Friar Leone), a bust, and the other full-figured (Saint Francis of Assisi), from the collection of the Convent of Capuchos, also known as the Santa Cruz Convent of  Serra de Sintra. Work carried out under the coordination of Sandra Alves, conservator-restorer.
The History of Convento of the Capuchos

Acknowledgements Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua © ~ Rigor Perene, Conservation and Restoration ~ Reapte, Metalwork ~ Carlisma, Transport of Goods

Bust of Friar Leone, before the intervention.
Bust of Friar Leone in place, after the intervention.
Sculpture of a full-figured St. Francis of Assisi, before the intervention.
Sculpture of a full-figured St. Francis of Assisi in place, after the intervention.
Sculptures of Friar Leone and Saint Francis of Assisi inside the Convent, before the intervention. ©
Sculptures of Friar Leone and Saint Francis of Assisi inside the Convent, after the intervention.