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South German, Swabia, last quarter 15th century — Saint Barbara

South German, Swabia, last quarter 15th century

Saint Barbara

A parcel-gilt and painted limewood sculpture of Saint Barbara, created in South German Swabia during the last quarter of the 15th century. The figure is mounted on a later velvet-covered base.

Medium
parcel-gilt and painted limewood, on a later velvet-covered base
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master to Master: The Nelson Shanks Collection

January 27, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

Lot 119

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South German, Swabia, last quarter 15th century, Saint Barbara

A parcel-gilt and painted limewood sculpture of Saint Barbara, created in South German Swabia during the last quarter of the 15th century. The figure is mounted on a later velvet-covered base.

Medium
parcel-gilt and painted limewood, on a later velvet-covered base
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Painted Wood, Parcel-Gilt, Swabia, Saint Barbara, Religious Sculpture, German, Limewood, 15th Century