A Netherlandish Oak Relief of the Deposition, Circa 1490, Probably Brabant

Galerie Heinemann, Wiesbaden

Standard wear and age cracks throughout. Small losses and chips to edges, including some of the figures hats. Small loss to lowest figure's nose. Two other noses with repaired breaks (uppermost and far left-hand figure). Repaired cracks to Christ's left arm (partial later restoration?) and lower leg which needs to be firmly reattached. Old repair to edge of lower figure's hat. Restored left arm and ladder on upper figure. Some worming resulting in loss and restoration to the outer edge of the base (well done). Well carved.
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