France early 18th century - An early 18th century French carved boxwood figure of the Virgin and Child - image-1

Lot 116 Dα

France early 18th century - An early 18th century French carved boxwood figure of the Virgin and Child

Auction 1182 - overview Cologne
15.07.2021, 11:00 - The Exceptional Bernard De Leye Collection
Estimate: 10.000 € - 12.000 €
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France early 18th century

An early 18th century French carved boxwood figure of the Virgin and Child

Carved in the round, with minimal remains of former polychromy. A figure of the Virgin Mary standing on a shallow plinth in a gently swaying pose, designed for a slightly lowered viewpoint. She holds the nude Christ Child with Her left hand over Her hip. The figure's slender proportions and pose are accentuated by the exceptionally finely rendered drapery of the robes encompassing the Virgin's body.
Vertical hairline cracks. A small repaired breakage to the robe below the Virgin's right arm. Height 35.5 cm.