Lot 42
  • 42

A large polychrome wood group of Saint George and the dragon, French late 16th/early 17th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • circa 135cm. high.
carved in almost full round, depicting the Saint with shield and lance, stabbing the beast to his feet, woodworm 

Condition

Provincial. Overall with traces of old woodworm, with later polychromy. The staff has been replaced in three sections: above and below the hand and below the shield. Shield reattached and probably of later date.Tail of dragon replaced and now detached.
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