A South German carved and polychrome painted softwood bust of Saint Paul, early 16th century, likely Swabia or Bavaria, the bearded subject portrayed to waist-length, wearing a buttoned jacket and a draped cloak, and holding attributes of book and sword, on a waisted octagonal socle, the rear applied with a paper label bearing inscription for the 'collection of the late Archbishop of Rothenburg' in brown ink, 56cm high overall Condition Report: The lot bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age. Some darkening and losses to the polychromy overall , including the hands and attributes. Old loss to the rear of the head, and to a section of the sword, and an old loss to the central section of the jacket. Old pin-repair to the right hand. Splits to socle and evidence of old worm (non live). Condition Report Disclaimer