
291
Holy bishop
Estimate €800–1.600
290
Estimate €400–800
Sculpture in carved wood.
Polychrome and gilt decoration depicting Our Lady with the palm and the rosary in her right hand and holding the Infant Jesus in her left.
France, 16th century.
(wear signs, losses and defects)
H.: 35 cm
Collection Dr. António Miranda.
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