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South German, Franconia, 16th century — Bust of a Bishop Saint
South German, Franconia, 16th century

Bust of a Bishop Saint

A painted lindenwood bust depicting a bishop saint, characteristic of South German and Franconian religious sculpture from the 16th century. The work is mounted on a later giltwood base.

Medium
painted lindenwood, on a later giltwood base
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master to Master: The Nelson Shanks Collection

January 27, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $8,000

Lot 118

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South German, Franconia, 16th century, Bust of a Bishop Saint

A painted lindenwood bust depicting a bishop saint, characteristic of South German and Franconian religious sculpture from the 16th century. The work is mounted on a later giltwood base.

Medium
painted lindenwood, on a later giltwood base
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Franconia, Painted Wood, Bust, Religious Sculpture, Gilt Wood, Bishop Saint, 16th Century, German, Lindenwood