Double-sided walnut group carved in the round,... Lot 35

Double-sided walnut group carved in the round, polychromed and gilded, representing the Ascension. On either side of the rock from which Christ ascended to heaven and left his footprints, appear, on one side, in two groups, the Virgin followed by two holy women and four apostles, and, on the other side, eight apostles; the apostles' heads feature large eyes edged with thin eyelids, medium-length hair and short beards. Two mounting holes under the base. Portugal ? mid-15th century H. 21.5 - L. 32 - Thickness 7.2 cm (very slight damage and wear to the polychromy)