A Continental carved oak and polychrome painted figure of Saint Paul, probably 17th/18th century

A Continental carved oak and polychrome painted figure of Saint Paul, probably 17th/18th century, enrobed and bearded, holding an open book in his left hand, with vestiges of original coloured detail remaining (refreshed) 71cm high

Provenance: Collection of Mike Handford, 'Hillsleigh', Burford, Oxfordshire

right hand missing. two repairs to flange of the integral base. Some worming and natural degradation commensurate with age. iron U bracket on reverse.