Northern France, 14th century - A 14th century Northern French carved ivory diptych wing - image-1

Lot 1218 Dα

Northern France, 14th century - A 14th century Northern French carved ivory diptych wing

Auction 1087 - overview Cologne
20.05.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €

Northern France, 14th century

A 14th century Northern French carved ivory diptych wing

This piece was formerly the left wing of a diptych. It shows the Virgin Mary crowned by an angel and flanked by two further angels carring candles. The scene takes place beneath a Gothic arch, and the spandrels are decorated with two quatrefoil motifs.
Wear with minor breakages. Minor loss to the upper centre. Drilled holes the upper edge for the lost hinges. Yellowed. 14.2 x 7.5 cm.