A Swabian carved limewood figure of the Virgin Mary

A Swabian carved limewood figure of the Virgin Mary With some minor remnants of older polychromy. Carved in three-quarter relief. Standing in a gentle S-curve with one leg supporting the weight and the other at ease, holding the naked Christ Child on her right arm. The Child with one hand raised in blessing and holding an orb. The reverse with five curling locks of hair, the vertical folds of the mantle and the veil carved in shallower relief. With earlier insect damage and losses; the nose and left hand of the Virgin replaced, the tip of the right thumb broken off. Height 93.5 cm. Swabia, around 1500 - 1520.

Estimación:€4,000

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