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An East German polychrome painted softwood figure of Saint Martin of Tours, probably Thuringian late Gothic, 16th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- 64.5cm. high.
carved in almost full round, with gilt brocade decoration, later polychromy
Catalogue Note
This sculpture depicts the episode where Saint Martin in front of the gates of Tours cuts his mantle in half to clad a beggar, a perfect example of mercy.