Offered by Galerie Noël Ribes
European Works of Art from the Middle Ages to the XVIIIth century
Beautiful sculpture representing Saint Margaret of Antioch, in polychrome oak wood. Possibly made in Malines at the very beginning of the 16th century, the Saint is depicted facing forward, standing in a prayer position, with the figure of the dragon at her feet.
Height: 40 cm.
Condition: remnants of polychromy, very fine patina, both hands are missing.