Lower Rhine Region late 15th century - A late 15th century Lower Rhenish carved oak figure of Saint Anthony. - image-1

Lot 1522 Dα

Lower Rhine Region late 15th century - A late 15th century Lower Rhenish carved oak figure of Saint Anthony.

Auction 1049 - overview Cologne
16.05.2015, 14:00 - Sculptures and Works of Art
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €
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Lower Rhine Region late 15th century

A late 15th century Lower Rhenish carved oak figure of Saint Anthony.

Carved in the round. With minor remains of former polychromy. A full-figure depiction of the saint dressed in a monk's habit with his attribute, the pig, at his feet. The staff in his extended right hand is lost. The gentle ponderation of the saint's pose, his features, facial hair and the drapery of the robe have all been executed in an unusually fine and detailed manner.
With a few fine vertical cracks and minor wear. Height 45 cm.

Provenance

Private ownership, South Germany.