482 - A Flemish carved oak 'Saint Dymphna of Geel' figure with remnants of polychrome design, 16th C.

A Flemish carved oak 'Saint Dymphna of Geel' figure with remnants of polychrome design, 16th C. H 77 cm Saint Dimpna (also Dymfna, Dimfna, Dympna, or Dymphna) of Geel is a female saint (virgin and martyr) from the 7th C. She is the patron saint of the Belgian city of Geel. Her feast day is on May 15. Saint Dimpna is also the patron saint of the possessed and the mentally ill, and the patron saint against epilepsy and insanity. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com