A NOTTINGHAM ALABASTER HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, 2ND HALF 15TH CENTURY - image-1

Lot 1373 Rα

A NOTTINGHAM ALABASTER HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, 2ND HALF 15TH CENTURY

Auction 1020 - overview Cologne
16.11.2013, 00:00 - Ols Masters incl. The Rau Collection for UNICEF
Estimate: 5.000 € - 7.000 €
Result: 6.710 € (incl. premium)
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A NOTTINGHAM ALABASTER HEAD OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, 2ND HALF 15TH CENTURY

Alabaster, partially polychrome, Nottingham 2nd half 15th C. (GR 2.208)
The left side has broken off and been replaced, the right side with losses. Height 18.5 cm, depth 7.5 cm.

A Nottingham alabaster head of John the Baptist, 2nd half 15th century. Presumably with original partial polychromy, carved three quarters in the round, the reverse flattened. The head of the Saint is shown with eyes closed and mouth open, originally meant to be presented on a dish.

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The Rau Collection for UNICEF