An exceptional carved oak figure, Mary Magdalene, traces of polychrome, Southern Netherlands, Eastern France or South Western Germany, circa 1470-1500
REF: 3082
Three-quarter length, almost life size, flat back, hollowed to the centre, with long plaited hair looped and pinned to the crown of her stiff-winged coif, the end hanging down over her right shoulder, a fine chemise visible beneath an elaborate gown with slashes and tassels to the sleeves and low pelmeted waist, holding a handkerchief to her weeping, down-turned eyes and a covered ointment jar her right hand.
Provenance: Jonathan Horne Collection.
- Height 87.5 cm / 34 "
- Width 38.5 cm / 15 "
- Depth 21 cm / 8 1⁄2"
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