A MONUMENTAL POLYCHROME CARVED CORPUS FIGURE

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In excellent stable, ready to place condition considering the age. With traces of polychromy throughout, likely multiple layers. With extensive chipped and rubbed losses to the polychrome decoration overall as to be expected. Extensive rubbed chipped losses to the carved decoration as well. The arms with cracking, old repairs and fill to the joins as to be expected. Those joins involve iron nails as well as multiple areas of fill to the under arm area. With additional shrinkage cracks to the center of his stomach and with large infilled shrinkage crack. With additional shrinkage racks to the his robe and legs, thighs specifically. Evidence of old wood worming overall. Possibly constructed of pine. Lage repaired crack to his right and left sides. The crack to his left side with linen patch for stabilization. Additional drilled holes to the back of the horizontal section of the cross. The uppermost vertical section of the cross missing.