A good South Netherlandish polychrome painted and gilt walnut figure of a holy bishop, Brabant, possibly Leuven or Brussels late Gothic, late 15th century

carved in full round

In overall good condition with some old woodworming and related smaller losses. Minor losses to the carvings. Wanting fingers of both hands. Losses to the wooden base, as visible in the catalogue image. Smaller losses to the original polychrome. Fitted to the reverse with a modern metal hook for attachment.
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