South German 18th century - An 18th century South German ivory figure of Saint Sebastian - image-1

Lot 1493 Dα

South German 18th century - An 18th century South German ivory figure of Saint Sebastian

Auction 1067 - overview Cologne
21.05.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €

South German 18th century

An 18th century South German ivory figure of Saint Sebastian

Carved in two parts, the figure and tree loosely pegged together. A figure of the saint suffering his martyrdom bound to a tree stump.
Minimal losses to the fingers and toes, most of the arrows lost. Height 11 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Austria.