Virgin and Child in limestone, carved in the round... Lot 43

Virgin and Child in limestone, carved in the round and polychromed. Standing and slightly swaying, the Virgin carries her Son on her left arm; her head is encircled by a very high crown of flowers enriched with cabochons, set on a half-length veil descending to her shoulders; friendly face framed by wavy hair; dress with embroidered neckline, tightened at the waist by a belt with rosette-adorned buckle, chain falling to the front and ending in a tassel; open cloak whose panels, held under the arms, form long, undulating falls; the Child dressed in a long tunic blesses with his right hand; panned terrace. Rhineland, circa 1410 H. 86.5 cm (some accidents and missing parts, including the Child's head, through-hole at neck level)