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South German, first half 16th century — Bust of a female saint
South German, first half 16th century

Bust of a female saint

A wooden bust of a female saint carved by a South German artist in the first half of the 16th century. The sculpture retains traces of its original polychromy, indicating its religious function and decorative intention.

Medium
wood with remains of polychromy, on a later wood base
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 545

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South German, first half 16th century, Bust of a female saint

A wooden bust of a female saint carved by a South German artist in the first half of the 16th century. The sculpture retains traces of its original polychromy, indicating its religious function and decorative intention.

Medium
wood with remains of polychromy, on a later wood base
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Wooden Bust, Sculpture, South German, Female Saint, 16th Century, Polychromy, Renaissance