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An Interesting Walnut Sculpture of a Madonna Seated on a Throne, Circa 1570.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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An Interesting Walnut Sculpture of a Madonna Seated on a Throne, Circa 1570.

16th century
Description

An Interesting Walnut Sculpture Of A Madonna Seated On A Throne, Circa 1570.

Still with traces of the original polychrome.

Overall in very good original condition with beautiful old patination.

Middle/northern France.

Circa 1570.

33.5cm high 19cm wide 15cm deep.

Price: £2450,--

Physical Dimensions
Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Walnut Madonna Sculpture to the 16th Century.

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SA1025517
Description
An Interesting Walnut Sculpture Of A Madonna Seated On A Throne, Circa 1570.

Still with traces of the original polychrome.

Overall in very good original condition with beautiful old patination.

Middle/northern France.

Circa 1570.

33.5cm high 19cm wide 15cm deep.

Price: £2450,--

Height
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Walnut Madonna Sculpture to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1025517
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Sixteenth-century Renaissance wooden sculptures typically depict sacred figures with classicised drapery, serene expressions, and proportional forms. Carved predominantly from hardwoods like walnut, these figures were frequently decorated with polychrome paint or gilding for devotional settings.

Sculptors favoured dense hardwoods such as walnut, lime, and oak due to their stable grain and suitability for detailed work. Carvings were frequently prepared with a gesso base prior to applying mineral pigments and gold leaf.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chiselled tool marks, natural timber shrinkage across the grain, and genuine patination from age and handling. Traces of original polychrome layers and historical insect wear are common indicators of age.

Placing a historical carved figure as a focal point on a mantelpiece or within a minimalist bookshelf creates a strong architectural contrast. Pairing patinated wood against clean, neutral backgrounds highlights the texture and form of the carving.

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