Southern Netherlands or Northern France, 16th century

Overall the condition of the wood is good with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are remnants of original polychromy in some of the crevices. The feet are lost. There are a few further small chips and losses, including to the drapery and to the edges and corners of the attribute of the saint. There is evidence of past worming to the wood, in particular to the drapery to the front below the attribute. There is some stable splitting consistent with material to the wood inlcuding to the drapery at the abdomen. There are also some minor splits running through the face. There may be some restoration to the nose. There is a loss to the proper right elbow. There appears to be a loss to the back on the proper right side. There may be some further losses to the back. There appears to be some restoration to the proper right shoulder and arm at the back. There are one or two small holes at the back near the bottom. There is a metal hook at the back of the sculpture behind the neck. There is dirt and wear to the base and some minor splitting consistent with material.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."