Lot 541
  • 541

A pair of German polychrome painted and giltwood figures of Mary and Saint John from a crucifixion group late Gothic, early 16th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • each 63cm. high.

Condition

Mary: in reasonably good condition, traces of old polychromy, refreshments, minor dryness cracks, traces of old woodworm to back. John: in reasonably good condition, small losses to the raised parts of the carving, traces of old polychromy, refreshments, minor dryness cracks, thumb left hand lacking, minor traces of old woodworm.
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