South German ca. 1700 - A South German carved ivory Corpus Christi, ca. 1700. - image-1

Lot 1572 Dα

South German ca. 1700 - A South German carved ivory Corpus Christi, ca. 1700.

Auction 1049 - overview Cologne
16.05.2015, 14:00 - Sculptures and Works of Art
Estimate: 1.500 € - 1.800 €

South German ca. 1700

A South German carved ivory Corpus Christi, ca. 1700.

Carved in the round, minor remains of former polychromy. A figure of Christ crucified with four nails. His head bears the crown of thorns and is shown drooped to one side in death. Christ's nudity is covered only by a perizonium fastened by a cord.
The arms, previously attached via dowels, and the tip of the perizonium lost. Losses to the crown of thorns. Slightly yellowed. Height 17.5 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.