Saint Paul in boxwood, carved in the round. Standing with his head slightly turned, the apostle holds the sword of his martyrdom in his right hand and the book symbolizing his epistles in his left. He is dressed in a tunic and ample cloak, one side of which is pulled back in front and held by his left arm, forming wave-like folds and a highly architectural fall of folds on the side.
Flanders ? 17th century
H. 16 cm
(posterior blade)
Live Wednesday 30 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 121

Saint Paul in boxwood, carved in the round. Standing with his head slightly turned, the apostle holds the sword of his martyrdom in his right hand and the book symbolizing his epistles in his left. He is dressed in a tunic and ample cloak, one side of which is pulled back in front and held by his left arm, forming wave-like folds and a highly architectural fall of folds on the side. Flanders ? 17th century H. 16 cm (posterior blade)

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€1,040
Buyer's premium
30%
Saint Paul in boxwood, carved in the round. Standing with his head slightly turned, the apostle holds the sword of his martyrdom in his right hand and the book symbolizing his epistles in his left. He is dressed in a tunic and ample cloak, one side of which is pulled back in front and held by his left arm, forming wave-like folds and a highly architectural fall of folds on the side. Flanders ? 17th century H. 16 cm (posterior blade)
Sale Wednesday 30 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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