A pair of parcel-gilt polychrome carved wooden figures of SS. John the Baptist and Paul

ATTRIBUTED TO JÖRG LEDERER (CIRCA 1470-CIRCA 1550), EARLY 16TH CENTURY

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A pair of parcel-gilt polychrome carved wooden figures of SS. John the Baptist and Paul
Attributed to Jörg Lederer (circa 1470-circa 1550), early 16th century

Each on an integrally carved plinth; the reverse of each hollowed out. Areas of the polychromy distressed; minor losses and repairs.
24½ in. (62.2 cm.) high, each (2)

Lot Essay

The present figures are exceptionally close in the treatment of the facial types, the carving of the hair and beards, and the handling of the draperies to the work of Jörg Lederer, and especially to his spectacular winged altarpiece of circa 1513 on the high altar of the hospital church of Santo Spirito at Laces in Bolzano.

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