Saint Sebastian In Carved Bone – Late Gothic Art, 15th Century – 8.6 Cm

Delicate carved bone figure of Saint Sebastian, dating from the late 15th century (Late Gothic period). The saint is depicted in the traditional semi-nude pose, with the characteristic original small holes where separate arrows were once inserted—a common technique in German and Netherlandish workshops during the late Middle Ages.

The sculpture displays classic Gothic stylistic features: a softly modelled, expressive face, an elongated stylised anatomy, and drapery carved in V-shaped folds typical of the late 1400s. The bone has developed a natural patina over time, with light wear consistent with age. The flattened back suggests the piece originally belonged to a small domestic altar or portable altarpiece.

Height: 8.6 cm
Condition: good overall, minor losses and age-related wear.
A charming and authentic medieval object, perfect for collectors of Gothic devotional art.