Northern Italy 1st quarter 16th century - A North Italian bronze pax panel, 1st quarter 16th century - image-1

Lot 2175 Dα

Northern Italy 1st quarter 16th century - A North Italian bronze pax panel, 1st quarter 16th century

Auction 1097 - overview Cologne
18.11.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
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Northern Italy 1st quarter 16th century

A North Italian bronze pax panel, 1st quarter 16th century

Older patina. Formed as a stylised Renaissance altarpiece depicting the Virgin and St. John supporting the body of Christ in the centre. Based on a bronze design by Moderno, who was active in Rome and Northern Italy in the early 16th century.
The handle to the reverse lacking. Minimal wear. 17.5 x 12 cm.

Provenance

Private ownership, North Germany.

Literature

For the model by Moderno on which this piece is based cf.: Gaetano Panazza: Placchette Sec. XV-XIX, Museo Civici di Brescia, Brescia 1974, illus. 50.