A Rare 14thC French Medieval Gothic Period Carved Oak Bust of A Crowned Lady c.1350 sub-Art & Sculpture The captivating provincial school oil

The captivating provincial school oil on canvas portrait of Lumley Arnold

the eyebrows moving up and down

The original manufacturers enamel label for Fort Pitt Sign Co the still remains

lime and ruby all feature as prominent dyes and the piece finishes with a stylized leaf border

Germany—died September 18

A Rare 14thC French Medieval Gothic Period Carved Oak Bust of A Crowned Lady c.1350 sub-Art & Sculpture The captivating provincial school oilOrigin: FrenchPeriod: Medieval GothicProvenance: The Joseph Altounian CollectionDate: c. 1350 1400Height: 8. 5Width: 6. 5Depth: 4. 5The well carved oak female bust of a crowned lady, possibly the Madonna, with a draped veil and scooped neckline to her robe; the head slightly turned and with a doleful expression; her crown worn over the veil with foliage ornament; the whole showing the remains of the original polychrome, gilding and gesso foundation