A carved Gothic reliquary bust of a holy queen

A carved Gothic reliquary bust of a holy queen Walnut, carved in the round, partially hollowed out at the back, with a retouched polychrome paint finish and gilding over a chalk ground; the area of the robe is backed with canvas. A fully sculpted head with a delicate, skin-like complexion, a crown of lilies set against a braided hairstyle, and a finely pleated veil falling down the back. Draped over the narrow shoulders is a cloak with an engraved leaf border, which also frames the opening at the chest. Hollow, without a base, open at the back, the veil shortened, damage to the mountings on both upper arms restored. The opening features what appears to be later appliqué work in silver and gold wire on a textile ground. H 33.5 cm. Together with the semi-octagonal, painted (later?) pedestal: H 39.7 cm, W 23.4 cm, D 12 cm. Attributed to Rhineland (Cologne?), c. 1500 / early 16th century.

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H 39,7 × B 23,4 × D 12 cm