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LOT 0350
Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
HALF LIFE-SIZE POST MEDIEVAL WOODEN PAINTED ST GEORGE AND MOUNT STATUE
18TH CENTURY A.D.
69 5/8 in. (76 kg, 1.77 m high including stand).
18TH CENTURY A.D.
69 5/8 in. (76 kg, 1.77 m high including stand).
A dynamic horse and mounted St George figure in wood; the helmetted rider with billowing cloak; gesso and polychrome; approximately half life-size; mounted on an elaborate custom-made display stand; repaired.
PROVENANCE:
English private collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11672-199837.
FOOTNOTES:
Likely derived from a religious scene.
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permethrin, as a precaution.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
