An oak group of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Flemish or North French first half 16th century

carved in high relief with hollowed back, traces of old polychromy, wanting her attributes

Craves with hollow back. In good general condition. Traces of polychrome and gesso. her attributes and fingers of left hand missing, as well as tip to staff and points of the crown. Some old woodworming and related damages / smaller losses. Restoration to the seam of her upper garment. Larger dryness crack to the right arm and shoulder. Two losses / holes to the garments between her legs. The base later drilled for attachment, chips to the fron base. Section added to the bottom of the base for stabilisation.
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