Lot 408: German Carved Oak Figure of a Nun, 18th Century

German Carved Oak Figure of a Nun, 18th Century
A carved oak standing figure of a nun, depicted wearing a full habit with deeply folded drapery and holding a Bible in her left hand. The figure retains a rich, naturally aged surface with warm patination. Rendered with simplified facial features and elongated vertical proportions typical of devotional sculpture of the period
height 35 inches
Provenance: Phillips Auction, New York, Sale NY830, Lot 134

Please see photographs for condition, there will be no written condition reports due to age, additional photos may be requested

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Estimate: $2000- $4000

Auction Date: January 1, 2026