Circa 1520 AD. A group of two carved limestone figures representing naked souls in purgatory, enveloped in purifying flames; one a 'cherubic' child with short tousled hair, the other a bearded adult male with hands pressed together in prayer; both with extensive pigments surviving to surfaces and details; of French workmanship. 8.7 kg total, 23-25cm (9 - 10"). Ex central London gallery; previously with Antoine Boccador-Lieveaux, Paris, France; accompanied by a scholarly note TL5319 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10530-170740.[2, No Reserve]