Probably South German, 16th century - A 16th century carved wooden pietà, probably South German - image-1

Lot 1228 Dα

Probably South German, 16th century - A 16th century carved wooden pietà, probably South German

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 6.000 € - 7.000 €
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Probably South German, 16th century

A 16th century carved wooden pietà, probably South German

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse flattened and hollowed out. With partially retouched older polychromy.. This devotional image depicts the Madonna seated on a stone bench holding the body of Her Son in Her lap.
Cracks to Christ's torso and thighs, as well as to the plinth. Wear with losses to Christ's fingers. Height 67 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Westphalia.