Mechelen early 16th century - An early 16th century Mechelen carved figure of the Virgin and Child - image-1

Lot 2115 Dα

Mechelen early 16th century - An early 16th century Mechelen carved figure of the Virgin and Child

Auction 1231 - overview Cologne
18.11.2023, 11:00 - Old Masters and 19th Century, Part I
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
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Mechelen early 16th century

An early 16th century Mechelen carved figure of the Virgin and Child

Walnut, carved in the round, the reverse only summarily worked. With extensive remains of presumably partially original older polychromy. Designed for a frontal viewpoint. The work depicts the Virgin in a red gown and golden cloak, carrying the clothed Christ Child in both hands before Her. He in turn holds a bunch of grapes as a symbol of the Eucharist in His hands.
With insect damage. Minor wear. Mounted on a modern velvet covered wooden plinth. Height 29.5 cm (without socle).

Provenance

Jan Roelofs art dealership, Amsterdam, 1990. - Subsequently in a rhenish private collection.