a german polychrome carved wooden figure of christ in distress

FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURY

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a german polychrome carved wooden figure of christ in distress
First half 16th Century
Christ seated on a rock, His hands rope-tied, and wearing the crown of thorns, minor damages
38cm. high

Lot Essay

This very fine example of expressive German wood carving shows the influence of the famous sculptor Hans Leinberger who was active circa 1513-1530.

For a related example see M. Baxandall, The limewood sculptors of Renaissance Germany, New Haven, London, 1980, plate 99.

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