Circle of Veit Stoss, German, Nuremberg, circa 1510
Madonna and Child on a Crescent Moon
Estimate:
200,000 - 300,000 USD
Circle of Veit Stoss
Horb am Neckar 1447 - 1533 Nuremberg
German, Nuremberg, circa 1510
Madonna and Child on a Crescent Moon
limewood, with traces of polychromy
height 56 ¾ in.; 144.2 cm.
Standard age cracks and small losses throughout sculpture. Some original fills to cracks including restoration to both child’s arms and some fingers. Front of child’s foot restored. Virgin’s right hand is beautifully carved but may be later. Angel’s wings are lacking. Some original patches and wedges of wood to support age cracks and a thin strip of iron is attached to reverse also for support. Trace amount of polychromy remaining. Beautiful carving and stable.
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