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Female Saint: M.23-1929

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Female Saint

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Female saint, lime wood, carved in relief. The saint wears a crown over her long hair. Beneath her enveloping mantle is a plain gown. Both hands are missing. The standing figure is less than life-size.

Notes

History note: 1892/4: Bought form the Collection of late Mr Wooley, Ivy Bank, Fulham.

Legal notes

Given by Aymer Vallance

Measurements and weight

Depth: 8 in
Height: 51 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1929) by Vallance, Aymer

Dating

15th Century, Late
Circa 1480 CE - 1500 CE

Note

South German, Ulm?

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Figure composed of limewood
Base Width 17 in

Techniques used in production

Carving : Lime wood carved in relief
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.23-1929
Primary reference Number: 30284
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_23_1929

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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