A RARE GROUP OF FIVE FEMALE HOLY MARTYRS Italy, circa 1700 H. 38/40 cm Presumably limewood, carved with slightly flattened back. Among others, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Agathe, Saint Catherine. Mostly original polychromy with sgraffitto with minor retouching, the incarnate mostly overpainted. Attributes added. Slight age damages and minor restorations. South German private collection, assembled between 1955 and 1980