Lot 385
  • 385

A Netherlandish oak bust of Saint John, early 16th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Oak

Provenance

Edward Perry Warren Collection
American Art Association, November 29, 1930, no. 48

Condition

Small losses, surface abrasions and age cracks throughout. Small surface restorations with wax. Minor worming. Small restoration to tip and top of nose and over his proper right eye. Perhaps sharpening of carving to his lips.
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