Virgin and Child bust in wood carved in the round,... Lot 58

Virgin and Child bust in wood carved in the round, formerly silvered and gilded. Mary presents the Child on her left side; she wears a veil revealing the long, wavy locks of her hair flowing down to her shoulders; she is dressed in a belted gown and a mantle, one flap of which returns to the front, forming broken, angular folds close to the body; the Child's face is blessing, with full cheeks and a high, rounded forehead surmounted by a tuft of curly hair. Octagonal base resting on eight ball feet. Northern Italy or Spain, 16th century Total height 38.5 cm (slight accidents, missing fingers on Mary's right hand)