Eastern Netherlandish, Limburg or Liège, circa 1500

inscribed in paint to the reverse: 6602 and with two illegible old paper labels

private collection, Brussels

There is wear and dirt to the surface throughout consistent with age. There are a number of losses, including both hands and the front of the attribute the Saint holds. The feet, sections of the ground and sections of the right side of the throne are lost due to past worming (there is evidence of past worming throughout). A small section of the proper right arm may be reattached; the wood where the hands have been lost is flaking. There are a number of smaller losses and chips, including to the edges of the hat and to the bottom lip. There are losses to the polychromy throughout. The polychromy may have been refreshed. There is stable splitting to the wood consistent with the material, in particular to the Saint's back. There may be a few restorations to the back of the sculpture and there is a knot in the wood to the back at the bottom.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."