A South-Netherlandish oak relief with the death of Mary early 16th century

carved in high relief, alterations

Various dryness cracks all over the relief, some old woodworming and related small losses to the left side, small restoration to right sleeve of seated apostle. Smaller losses to the carving (a.o. to garments, fingers, right foot of apostle sitting to the left, handle and foot of bucket with apostle standig to the right). The reverse reinforced with later oak plate, hair to backheads of apostles partly recarved. Small piece to the plinth at front right replaced.
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