Northern English/Scottish, 15th century

together with an English, 14th/ early 15th century, red sandstone relief with St. Martin dividing his cloak

English Green Man: There is wear, weathering, and dirt consistent with age and placement outside, particularly to the face and edge. There are some losses to the top right corner and throughout. Relief of St. Martin: The overall condition is good. There is some minor wear, weathering, and dirt consistent with age. There is a nick to the nose and some further losses.
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LITERATURE
Forty Medieval Carvings from the Collection of Richard Wiseman, cat.no.5 for the green man

RELATED LITERATURE
T. Negus, 'Medieval Foliate Heads: a photographic study of Green Men and Green Beasts in Britain', Folklore, vol. 114, 2003, p. 248, plate 1; A. Gardner, A handbook of English medieval sculpture, Cambridge, 1937, p. 214, fig. 258; Important French and continental furniture and decorations, European works of art, ceramics tapestries and carpets, Sotheby's New York, 24 October 2002, lot 704;