A NORTH EUROPEAN CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF CORPUS CHRISTI (2)
Probably German, 19th Century
Modelled with upwards gaze, 39cm high; Together with a polychrome painted wood Corpus Christi, probably Spanish, 18th / 19th Century, 59cm high
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£100 - £200
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Hammer price:
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£280 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
The first Christ with missing arms, holes for where the crown should be, and a chipped foot at the bottom, with signs of a burn area to the hole (possibly from a candle, or just heavy dirt and oxidization). Some minor shrinkage cracks to the back, loss to the back of the head and a void hole to the lower back. Minor spots of a paint in areas.
The second figure, could be Spanish, possibly and maybe provincial - 18th/ 19th Century. The arms glued at the joints. A light weight timber. Some chips and losses to the back. See extra images. Old holes from previous stand, or crucifix. Other chips and knocks to the extremities, such as the cloth, top of head and other areas, commensurate with use and age.
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