South German, first half 16th century

with an old label to the reverse inscribed: Eigentum / von / Dr. Ernst Rau

"Oesterle", 26 June 1981
on loan to Museum Schnütgen, Cologne, September 2009 to December 2012

Overall the condition is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The proper left hand is lost. There are one or two small losses to the drapery. There is minor splitting consistent with material. Three sections of the base are reattached and there are glue residues. There is minor non-active worming. There is a hook and a metal pin to the reverse and a hole to the top of the head.
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