German late 16th century - A late 16th century German carved alabaster armorial cartouche - image-1

Lot 1467 Dα

German late 16th century - A late 16th century German carved alabaster armorial cartouche

Auction 1067 - overview Cologne
21.05.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 9.000 € - 10.000 €

German late 16th century

A late 16th century German carved alabaster armorial cartouche

With minimal remains of former polychromy. A large panel applied with an armorial shield bearing a coat of arms with an eagle-crowned helm surrounded by acanthus tendrils. The socle and frame with volutes, scrollwork and fruit garlands.
Old breakages to the socle, the back panel reattached. With some wear. 71 x 77 x 12 cm.