Flemish early 18th century - An early 18th century Flemish carved ivory Corpus Christi - image-1

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Flemish early 18th century - An early 18th century Flemish carved ivory Corpus Christi

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €

Flemish early 18th century

An early 18th century Flemish carved ivory Corpus Christi

Carved in the round.. A finely modelled figure of Christ crucified with three nails and dressed in a finely draped perizonium held with a cord.
Minimal losses to the crown of thorns. Fine vertical cracks, the arms visibly attached. Slightly yellowed. Securely mounted on a wooden, velvet-covered frame. Height 28 cm, width of arms 20 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.