Lot 396
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A South Netherlandish polychrome painted oak half-figure of a female Saint, probably Saint Eugenie late Gothic, late 15th century

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • overall 73cm. high.
carved in high relief

Condition

In overall good condition with some minor dents, marks, scratches and losses to the extremties. Minor traces of old woodworming, especially to seam of garments (as visible in the catalogue photo). Traces of old polychromy. Some larger losses to both hands. Proper right arm reattached. A lower, separately carved section associated. Fitted with metal hook for attachment to the reverse
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