A pair of South German painted wood reliefs of Apostles, first quarter 14th century, probably Bohemia

Saint Jude with a banner inscribed S. IVDAS TADEVS, the other bearded male apostle, possibly Saint Philip, holding a cross.

Both with losses, age cracks, flaking polychromy (some refreshed) throughout. Modern eye hooks. Saint Jude: with losses to hair. Neck and cracks down proper left side have been repaired with glue and linen. Some surface restorations. Eyes and lips also refreshed. other Apostle: loss to proper right hand and part of drapery. Loss to proper lower left corner including foot. Some holes in thin areas of drapery. Some repair to cracks including neck. Cross replaced. Refreshed polychromy. Some losses to hair.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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A very similar pair of reliefs of Saints Matthew and Simon was sold in these rooms January 11, 1994, lot 11.