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

Lot 1347 Dα

France 15th century - A 15th century French carved ivory Crucifixion relief

Auction 1141 - overview Cologne
16.11.2019, 14:30 - Sculpture and Works of Art
Estimate: 6.000 € - 7.000 €

France 15th century

A 15th century French carved ivory Crucifixion relief

With minimal remains of partially overpainted polychromy. High-relief depiction within a narrow border. The crucifixion of Christ is depicted under an arcade of Gothic lancet arches, Christ is accompanied by Saint John, Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea, and Mary Magdalene.
With two drilled holes to the upper edge, one to the lower edge, and one vertical crack. 9.3 x 5.2 cm.

Provenance

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