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LOT 0389
Large Medieval Fine Sandstone Virgin and Child Statue
LORRAINE, FRANCE, C.1320-1340 AD
27 1/2" (35.2 kg, 70cm).
A substantial carved sandstone figure of the Madonna and Child; Mary depicted seated on a rectangular pedestal wearing a floor-length gown gathered at the waist, mantle to the shoulders and wimple beneath a crown with acanthus-leaf ornament, her right hand resting on her thigh and holding a bunch of grapes; infant Jesus on her left knee wearing a loose swaddling, holding a partly-furled scroll in his hands. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired Lempertz, 12 May 2012; previously in a private German collection; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10880-181004.
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LOT 0389
Large Medieval Fine Sandstone Virgin and Child Statue
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33,020
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