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LOT 0372
Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
MEDIEVAL PAINTED WOODEN MERCHANT FIGURE
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
25 3/8 in. (2.7 kg, 64.5 cm high).
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
25 3/8 in. (2.7 kg, 64.5 cm high).
With carved detailing and remains of gesso and paint, hollow to the reverse; slender male merchant in floor-length robe gathered at the waist with a narrow girdle, turned collar and three domed buttons, draped mantle to the left shoulder; bonnet with turned brim and two securing tapes with tassels draped to the shoulders; left hand raised supporting a casket or base for a figure (absent); mounted on an octagonal wooden base.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman collector.
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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.
