Lot Essay
A similar panel, probably by the same hand and carved with the figures of seven martyrs sold in these rooms, Oak, Country Furniture, Folk Art and Works of Art sale, lot 968, 6 November 1996.
Details
A sculpted white marble relief carved panel
depicting the figure of a male saint, possibly Francis of Assisi, the panel carved with the letters S.F., above the date 1590, Northern European, probably late 16th century -- 29in. x 18in. (73.5 x 45.5cm)
See Illustration.
depicting the figure of a male saint, possibly Francis of Assisi, the panel carved with the letters S.F., above the date 1590, Northern European, probably late 16th century -- 29in. x 18in. (73.5 x 45.5cm)
See Illustration.