An English or French carved limestone model of a Saint, probably 16th century

An English or French carved limestone model of a Saint, probably 16th century, portrayed standing in full, soft drapery, with fragmentary hands in prayer and a halo behind the cropped hair, standing on a fragmentary rectangular plinth, with a flat carved rear, 71cm high

The lowered drapery to the front of the figure could indicate that this is a figure of Saint Agatha, who is often portrayed with a partially exposed chest. The soft, delicately rendered folds of drapery gathered around the waist and across the arms show similarities to 16th century examples such as the model of Saint Barbara sold at Sotheby's New York, 3 October 2007, lot 3.

Condition Report:
Wear overall consistent with age. Old chips, scuffs, abrasions and losses to extremities. Sculpture has been cracked in two half way down the figure. It has been firmly glued back in place. Some glue residue is visible. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition.