King Stephen the first (St Stephen)

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Michael Kontraros

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Hi everyone!
This is my new project.
Sculpted by me and painted by Chris Panagiotou
Photos: Mr Black Publications

"Stephen I, also Saint Stephen was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians between 997 and 1000 or 1001, and the first King of Hungary from 1000 or 1001 until his death in 1038


He survived all of his children. He died on 15 August 1038 and was buried in his new basilica, built in Székesfehérvár and dedicated to the Holy Virgin. His death caused civil wars which lasted for decades. He was canonized, together with his son, Emeric, and Bishop Gerard of Csanád, in 1083. Stephen is a popular saint in Hungary and the neighboring territories. In Hungary, his feast day (celebrated on 20 August) is also a public holiday commemorating the foundation of the state"

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Fantastic piece of art work both sculpting and painting. Is this gonna be commercial piece? And what scale it is? If it is 54mm its a brialiant piece and a surely want one :)
 
Another "diamond" from your hands Michael and excellent painting by Christos! (y)
 
Michael,
What a masterpiece!! It was great seeing him up close. You are a master at sculpting, and I really enjoyed our conversations last weekend. I will have a go with your suggestions on my next project. Oh, and Chris did a fantastic job on the painting!!!
Well deserved Best Of Show!!!!!

Best Regards,

Rod
 
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