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Lot n° 16

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in carved (lime?) and painted polychrome softwood depicting the Virgin Mary seated in majesty on a throne, presenting her Son seated on her left knee. Crowned head. Hollow back. Probably Haute Ribagorce, Catalonia, 13th century. Height: 77 cm - Width: 27 cm - Depth: 15 cm (Damage, missing parts and restorations) Our sculpture can be compared with the 13th-century "Mare de Dèu", known as Santa Maria de la Mola, preserved at the Pont de Suert, which once stood at the Sanctuary of the Mother of God de la Mola in Bonansa.