A Lower-Rhenish carved softwood figure of an Apostle 17th century

carved in almost full round, wanting arms, later feet and base

In overall reasonably good condition, traces of polychromy and gesso. Smaller losses to the carvings. Few smaller vertical dryness cracks, some larger to the reverse. Few small restorations (a.o. nose). Wanting both arms. Section of cloak to his proper right re-attached. Feet (partly) later, later base. Traces of old woodworm.
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