A CARVED OAK AND POLYCHROME FIGURE OF ST. AGNES OF ARRAS

A CARVED OAK AND POLYCHROME FIGURE OF ST. AGNES OF ARRAS

FRENCH, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

the robed saint accompanied by three lambs

88.3cm high

Povenance

The grandfather of the prior owner had, by repute, been in the Royal Flying Corp during World War I and was given special permission to take this from the burning remains of the destruction of Arras Cathedral.