A carved oak figure of St. Elisabeth

A carved oak figure of St. Elisabeth Polychromed, with gilding over red bole and chalk ground, stamped decor. Carved three-quarters in the round, flattened at the back. Showing a richly dressed, standing woman, shown in three-quarter profile, formerly part of a Visitation group (Visitatio Mariae, Luke 1:39-40). Antwerp guild mark (hand) on the top of the head. The raised arm reattached, minor retouches and losses to the polychromy. Height 28.9 cm. Antwerp, late 15th C.

Estimate:£6,697.48

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