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Lot 1167 Dα

Lid of a Baroque box

Auction 1159 - overview Cologne
13.11.2020, 09:30 - Decorative Arts incl. the Renate and Tono Dreßen Collection
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 937 € (incl. premium)

Lid of a Baroque box

Carved from prunus mahalb (Sainte Lucie cherry) wood. Finely carved box lid showing the resurrected Christ under a canopy flanked by demi-figures of prophets with banderoles in eight medallions. To the left and right depictions of the adoration of the shepherds and the kings, the frame with arabesques, the upper corners with angel's heads. C. H 9, W 16.3 cm, framed in velvet H 13, W 20.4 cm.
Nancy, in the manner of César Bagard (1620 - 1709).

Provenance

Acquired from Lempertz Cologne, auction 505 on 28th November 1969, lot 708.