Romanesque sculpture representing a harpy devoured by a wolf, France 1150

Sculptured portal element representing a harpy devoured by a wolf. Limestone, North of France around 1150
The triangular profile of the piece makes it most probably a part of an arch.

A detached part has been carefully re-cemented.
Carved limestone

Origin: ancient private collection
Provenance: by family tradition, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Hazebrouk, Saint-Omer

Height : 48 cm
Width : 32 cm
Depth : 31 cm

Exportation licence requested for this piece but it is not yet obtained.