A polychrome and giltwood figure of a holy bishop, French in late 17th century style

in full round on an integrally carved base and a stepped plinth, with later staff

In good general condition with some losses to the polychrome and gesso, some small dryness cracks, a larger dryness crack trough the mitra and left half of the face, traces of old woodworming, left showing finger restored, chips to the plinth, the staff of later date.
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