South German 18th century - An 18th century South German relief depiction of the Pentecost - image-1

Lot 1492 Dα

South German 18th century - An 18th century South German relief depiction of the Pentecost

Auction 1067 - overview Cologne
21.05.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 6.000 € - 7.000 €

South German 18th century

An 18th century South German relief depiction of the Pentecost

Wood, carved in two connecting sections. With old, golden polychromy. A convex relief in an opulent rococo frame showing the wonder of Pentecost with Mary and the 12 apostles before an architectural backdrop receiving the Holy Spirit in the form of flaming cloven tongues.
A fine vertical crack to the centre between the sections. 74 x 80 cm.