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German, Franconia, circa 1510-1520 — Half-Length Figure of a Male Saint
German, Franconia, circa 1510-1520

Half-Length Figure of a Male Saint

A wooden sculpture from early 16th-century Franconia depicting a male saint in half-length format. The piece retains remains of its original polychrome decoration, providing insight into the work's historical appearance.

Medium
wood with remains of polychromy
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 515

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German, Franconia, circa 1510-1520, Half-Length Figure of a Male Saint

A wooden sculpture from early 16th-century Franconia depicting a male saint in half-length format. The piece retains remains of its original polychrome decoration, providing insight into the work's historical appearance.

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

Related themes

Religious Art, Franconia, Sculpture, Wood Carving, 16th Century, Saint, German, Polychromy