Lot 7
  • 7

A South German Painted Carved Wood Figure of the Virgin late 15th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • height 70 in.
  • 177 cm.
from a Crucifixion group, the veiled Virgin standing with her hands crossed over her breast, the drapery carved in deep folds, upon an integral rocky base.

Condition

Losses throughout including small parts of drapery. Age cracks throughout; some age cracks filled. Small aperture under left elbow. Losses around veil. Some remainders of polychromy. Face likely recarved in areas. Restorations.
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