+ SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA in limewood (?) carved, gilded and polychromed, hollow back. She is standing with one foot on the head of the emperor Maximian, her right hand would have been holding the sword now lost. Italy, 15th century Height 89.5 cm (Accidents and restorations, some wormholes) Lots 1 to 53 were part of a judicial sale following a court order court order (guardianship of Mrs T.), they are all sold with an applicable buyer's fee of 14,28% VAT included.

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