Probably Bavaria early 16th century - A carved wood figure of the mourning Virgin, presumably Bavaria, early 16th century - image-1

Lot 2112 Dα

Probably Bavaria early 16th century - A carved wood figure of the mourning Virgin, presumably Bavaria, early 16th century

Auction 1231 - overview Cologne
18.11.2023, 11:00 - Old Masters and 19th Century, Part I
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €
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Probably Bavaria early 16th century

A carved wood figure of the mourning Virgin, presumably Bavaria, early 16th century

Carved in the round. Extensive remains of partially overpainted older polychromy. A depiction of the Virgin Mary in a veil with Her hands clasped, standing in a gently swaying pose and designed for a frontal viewpoint. Presumably from a Crucifixion scene.
Some minor cracks to the head and plinth. A crack between the left hand and arm. A dent with a minor loss to the lower edge on the reverse. Height 68 cm.

Provenance

Acquired in 1963 at the art dealer J. J. Klejman, New York. - Since then in an Austrian private collection.