West Germany 2nd half 15th century - A West German carved wooden pietà group, 2nd half 15th century - image-1

Lot 1160 Dα

West Germany 2nd half 15th century - A West German carved wooden pietà group, 2nd half 15th century

Auction 1108 - overview Cologne
16.05.2018, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 5.000 € - 6.000 €

West Germany 2nd half 15th century

A West German carved wooden pietà group, 2nd half 15th century

Carved three-quarters in the round and partially freestanding, the reverse flattened and hollowed out. With presumably original older polychromy, overpainted in some areas. A small and finely carved devotional piece depicting the Virgin seated on a rocky outcrop holding the body of Christ in Her lap turned slightly towards the beholder.
Christ's left forearm lacking. Very minimal wear. Height 34 cm.

Provenance

Proceeds from the sale of this work will go to benefit the Cardinal Meisner Foundation, Cologne.