Probably Central Germany circa 1470/80 - A wooden figure of Saint Elisabeth, probably Central German, circa 1470/80 - image-1

Lot 2148 Dα

Probably Central Germany circa 1470/80 - A wooden figure of Saint Elisabeth, probably Central German, circa 1470/80

Auction 1097 - overview Cologne
18.11.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture
Estimate: 7.000 € - 10.000 €
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Probably Central Germany circa 1470/80

A wooden figure of Saint Elisabeth, probably Central German, circa 1470/80

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse flattened and hollowed out. Partially overpainted older polychromy. A figure of the Saint standing in contrapposto designed for a frontal and slightly lowered viewpoint. She wears a veil, high-waisted gown, and floor-length cloak. Her attribute, the beggar man, is depicted at her feet, along with a crown and basket of flowers which could be later additions.
A large hole to the back of the head. The beggar's staff replaced. Minimal wear. Height 70 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Bavaria.