Italy early 17th century - An early 17th century Italian cast bronze Corpus Christi. - image-1

Lot 1875 Dα

Italy early 17th century - An early 17th century Italian cast bronze Corpus Christi.

Auction 1057 - overview Cologne
14.11.2015, 15:00 - Sculptures incl. The Decker Collection
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €

Italy early 17th century

An early 17th century Italian cast bronze Corpus Christi.

Cast in the round, engraved, chased and with old patina.. A fine quality, hollow cast Corpus Christi crucified with three nails, after prototypes found in the works of Giambologna (1529-1608).
Losses to the fingers, with an opening to the reverse, wear to the patina. Height 25 cm, span of arms 18.5 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, West Germany.