CARVINGS-WORKS OF ART

AN EXCEPTIONAL CARVED OAK FIGURE OF A KNIGHT. CIRCA 1490-1500.

DRESSED IN HIS FULL SUIT OF ARMOUR WEARING A TYPICAL GOTHIC HELMET WITH LARGE DISC SHAPED EAR PROTECTORS AND AN OPEN VISOR. HE IS STOOD UPON A GRASSY MOUND, HIS ORIGINAL POLYCHROME DECORATION REMAINS, HE HAS THE MOST WONDERFUL FACIAL EXPRESSION.HANDS NOW LACKING.

SOUTH NETHERLANDS, MOST PROBABLY ANTWERP. CIRCA 1490-1500.

STOCK NO 1723.


Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 inches (26.7 cms)
Width: 4 inches (10.2 cms)

£5,950

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