Bavarian or Upper Austrian, late 17th century

Sotheby's London, 10 December 1981, lot 194

Overall the condition of the wood is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The polychromy may be refreshed and there is some craquelure to the paint. The corpus is carved in sections and stable joints are visible, including to the tops of both arms, running down the proper left side of the body, and to the drapery at the proper left side. The joints to Christ's back are slightly open and there appear to be restorations. It is possible that Christ's proper left leg is restored. There are a few small losses, including to Christ's proper right index finger and to the sunbursts attached to his head, one of which is slightly loose. There is some minor stable splitting to the wood consistent with material, including to the thorax. The nail in the proper left hand is slightly loose. There is minor non-active worming to the cross and a visible few joints and plugs. There is some splitting and a few losses.
"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."

RELATED LITERATURE
C. Zoege von Manteuffel, Die Bildhauerfamilie Zürn 1606-1666, Weissenhorn, 1969, figs. 238-239