South German early 18th century - An early 18th century South German ivory Corpus Christi - image-1

Lot 1482 Dα

South German early 18th century - An early 18th century South German ivory Corpus Christi

Auction 1067 - overview Cologne
21.05.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.400 €

South German early 18th century

An early 18th century South German ivory Corpus Christi

Carved in the round. A figure of Christ crucified with four nails, with upraised arms. The INRI plaque and bones also of carved ivory.
Two fingers lost, the arms visibly attached. Yellowed. Mounted on a wooden cross. Height 25 cm, width of arms 11 cm.

Provenance

Private ownership, Germany.