Madonna and Minerva sculptures stand out in Vienna sale
Two highly different examples of sculptural art caused the greatest stir at the sale of works of art at Kinsky (25% buyer’s premium) in Vienna on April 8-10. First up was the 3ft 5in (1.05m) high lime-wood sculpture of the Madonna with Child, flanked by two angels.
The group was attributed to the workshop of the south German sculptor Michel Erhart (c.1440-45 to …