Attributed to Georg Schweigger (1613-1690) German, Nuremberg, 17th century

numbered: I and II on the right side, both stamped: ZOLLAMT WIEN 78 and with the Austrian State eagle on the reverse; in later wood frames

Sold London Sotheby's, 21 April 1988, lot 54

Grabski, J. (ed.), Opus sacrum. From the collection of Barbara Piasecka Johnson, exh. cat. Royal Castle Warsaw, 1990, cat. 53 and 54, pp. 295-97

Overall the condition of the wood is very good. There is some minor wear and dirt consistent with age. There are a few minor worm holes. There is minor splitting with the grain and some minor warping throughout both reliefs consistent with material and age. The Last Supper has two splits at the legs of the two apostles in the foreground, the Washing of the Feet has two in the centre and at the foot of the figure in the foreground on the left side. In the Last Supper the index finger of the proper right hand of the apostle sitting on the left in the foreground is reattached. The cup of the chalice on the table is missing.
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