A South German Limewood Relief of Saint Sebastian, Circa 1520, Bavaria

carved in shallow relief, with right hand raised, his head tilted to the left and curly flowing hair, his left hand clutching his cloak and both hands bound to the tree behind, with holes drilled for arrows, standing upon integrally carved bracket with lobed gadroons. height 28 1/4 in.; 71.8 cm. Estimate 5,000—8,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Old Master Paintings, Including European Works of Art. 29 Jan 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's