Lot 343
  • 343

A South German boxwood figure of Christ Bound, circle of David Heschler (1611-1667), mid-17th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Boxwood
  • 11 3/4 in.; 29.8 cm.

Condition

Standard minor surface abrasions. Some repaired cracks including: to base, to heels, and to fronts of feet. Some losses to fingertips and one finger. Pierced on the back of the head (for attachment of a crown, now lacking). Radial cracks on base around a wood plug. Surface waxed.
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