Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - Day 1 - 20th April 2021
Lot 134
A CARVED OAK AND POLYCHROME FIGURE OF ST. AGNES OF ARRAS
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £1100
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Description
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.