Probably Central Germany second half 15th century - A carved oak figure of St Michael, presumably central German, second half 15th century - image-1

Lot 2103 Dα

Probably Central Germany second half 15th century - A carved oak figure of St Michael, presumably central German, second half 15th century

Auction 1231 - overview Cologne
18.11.2023, 11:00 - Old Masters and 19th Century, Part I
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
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Probably Central Germany second half 15th century

A carved oak figure of St Michael, presumably central German, second half 15th century

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse flattened. Extensive remains of partially overpainted older polychromy. A figure of the archangel designed for a frontal viewpoint. Shown wearing a long robe, carrying a sword and shield and trampling a devil beneath his foot.
The right hand and sword presumably replaced. Round cracks to the back of the head and plinth. Wear throughout. Height 89 cm.

Provenance

729th Lempertz Auction, Cologne, 18.5.1996, lot 1201. - Subsequently in a West German private collection.