Lot 21
  • 21

Netherlandish, probably Limburg, circa 1520

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Virgin of the Annunciation
  • wood, traces of polychromy

Condition

Good condition overall. The surface of the wood appears to have been stripped with remains of gilding and polychromy at several places. Worming of the wood especially to the back side and to the lower edges, also to the lectern with the kneeling praying figure.
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Catalogue Note

RELATED LITERATURE
P. Williamson, Netherlandish Sculpture 1450-1550, London, 2002