Sale 8674
London, South Kensington
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23 February 2000
Price realised
GBP 2,530
Estimate
A Malines polychrome carved wood figure of Christ, early 16th century with right hand raised, His left hand holding a copper orb and cross, on a stepped square section plinth, the figure -- 13½in. (34.3cm.) high, 19in. (48.2cm.) overall
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