France early 15th century - An early 15th century French carved ivory Crucifixion relief - image-1

Lot 1346 D‡α

France early 15th century - An early 15th century French carved ivory Crucifixion relief

Auction 1141 - overview Cologne
16.11.2019, 14:30 - Sculpture and Works of Art
Estimate: 10.000 € - 12.000 €
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France early 15th century

An early 15th century French carved ivory Crucifixion relief

Largely freestanding relief carved from a concave ivory panel. Finely carved depiction of Christ crucified with His feet placed upon a subpedaneum and with a skull below Him. On Christ's right side, one soldier extends the sponge with vinegar towards Him, whilst Longinus is shown on the left driving a spear into His side.
The left beam of the cross reattached. Parts of the two staffs lost. Mounted on a velvet covered panel with a plinth. 9.5 x 6 cm.

Provenance

Hermann Baer art dealership, London 1968. - Subsequently in a private collection in Brussels.