South German early 17th century - An early 17th century South German carved limestone Pietà - image-1

Lot 1364 Dα

South German early 17th century - An early 17th century South German carved limestone Pietà

Auction 1141 - overview Cologne
16.11.2019, 14:30 - Sculpture and Works of Art
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €

South German early 17th century

An early 17th century South German carved limestone Pietà

Presumably Kelheim limestone. With minimal remains of partial polychromy. A figure of the Virgin seated on an ornamental throne holding the body of Her dead Son in Her lap. A small and finely detailed carving designed for a slightly lowered viewpoint.
Wear with losses to the back of the throne. Mounted on a marble plinth. 12.5 x 9.5 x 6 cm (without the plinth).

Provenance

Hermann Baer art dealership, London 1971. - Subsequently in a private collection in Brussels.