HEAD OF A BEARDED MAN, PROBABLY JOHN THE BAPTIST Southern Germany, beginning of the 17th century, in the style of Jörg Zürn (ca. 1583 – prior to 1638).
Wood, carved all around and with remains of paintwork. With closed eyes, probably a head that was formerly part of a St. John's bowl.
H 20 cm.
Crack on the rear side.
Cf. Claus Zoege von Manteuffel. Die Waldseer Bildhauer Zürn. On the occasion of the exhibition in the Kornhausmuseum Bad Waldsee from 18 April to 1 June 1998, Bad Waldsee 1998.
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Wood, carved all around and with remains of paintwork. With closed eyes, probably a head that was formerly part of a St. John's bowl.
H 20 cm.
Crack on the rear side.
Cf. Claus Zoege von Manteuffel. Die Waldseer Bildhauer Zürn. On the occasion of the exhibition in the Kornhausmuseum Bad Waldsee from 18 April to 1 June 1998, Bad Waldsee 1998.