A Netherlandish limestone sculpture of Saint Martin of Tours as a bishop with beggar, probably North Brabant late Gothic, late 15th century

damages

With collection Baron Van den Bogaerde, Kasteel Heeswijk.

Collectie Van Gerwen-Lemmens, Valkenswaard 1981, p. 20, ill. 6.

In overall reasonably good condition with some wear to the surface resulting in some loss of detail, some smaller dents, marks, scratches, chips and losses. Few smaller areas of restoration (at garments, neck, shoulders). Small metal bolt attached to left side of the Saint's head. Lower section separate and reattached, as visible in the catalogue image, .
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