Carved Polychrome Martyrdom Scene
possibly depicting the martyrdom of St. Tremorus of Brittany by his stepfather Count Conomerus, the saint kneels in prayer as the assassin raises a sword to behead him, circa 18th century, Austrian / Swiss, heavy pine
height 27 inches (without sword), width 12 inches
Provenance: Quinn’s Auction, June 4, 2022 lot 146 ($600)
Condition: replaced sword, paint loss, cracks to arm and legs, one eye missing
Estimate: $300 - $500