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German, 16th Century — Bust of the Virgin
German, 16th Century

Bust of the Virgin

This 16th-century German polychromed wood bust of the Virgin Mary demonstrates religious devotional art of the Northern Renaissance. The carved and painted wooden sculpture reflects the craftsmanship and spiritual focus of the period.

Medium
polychromed wood
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 546

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German, 16th Century, Bust of the Virgin

This 16th-century German polychromed wood bust of the Virgin Mary demonstrates religious devotional art of the Northern Renaissance. The carved and painted wooden sculpture reflects the craftsmanship and spiritual focus of the period.

Medium
polychromed wood
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Wood, Sculpture, Religious, Polychromed, Portrait, 16th Century, German, Figurative, Virgin Mary, Renaissance