Saint John the Baptist in oak carved in the round and polychromed. Standing, carrying a book in his left hand on which a lamb is seated, the saint is wearing a tunic open over his legs and the melotte, with the animal's head resting on the mound. Handsome oval face, with strong expression and wide-open eyes; the hair and beard are made up of long, wavy locks.
Germany, early 16th century
H. 90 cm
(chips and small accidents)
old collector's label
Live Wednesday 30 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 117

Saint John the Baptist in oak carved in the round and polychromed. Standing, carrying a book in his left hand on which a lamb is seated, the saint is wearing a tunic open over his legs and the melotte, with the animal's head resting on the mound. Handsome oval face, with strong expression and wide-open eyes; the hair and beard are made up of long, wavy locks. Germany, early 16th century H. 90 cm (chips and small accidents) old collector's label

Estimate
€4,000 - €6,000
Result
€8,840
Buyer's premium
30%
Saint John the Baptist in oak carved in the round and polychromed. Standing, carrying a book in his left hand on which a lamb is seated, the saint is wearing a tunic open over his legs and the melotte, with the animal's head resting on the mound. Handsome oval face, with strong expression and wide-open eyes; the hair and beard are made up of long, wavy locks. Germany, early 16th century H. 90 cm (chips and small accidents) old collector's label
Sale Wednesday 30 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris