"The Head of Christ"from original "Madonna Della Pieta" Start Price USD 9,950.00 Current Price USD 9,950.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 11, 2008 Location portland, OR See more about '"The Head of Christ"from original "Madonna Della Pieta"' Description The original marble sculpture was done by Michelangelo Buonarroti in 1499. When he was 23 years old. The original marble was Michelangelo's only signed sculpture. However, the signature is located on a strap across Mary's chest and would not be visible in the casting of Christ's head. The original signature has been cast separately and added to this sculpture.On Dec-01-08 at 16:22:47 PST, seller added the following information:This has a art appraisal for $18,500.00. There is only 3008 of these cast in the world. This casting was taken from the original "Madonna Della Pieta" in St.Peter's Basilica in the Vatican in Rome. Place a Bid!