Probably Thuringia Second half 15th century - THE BAPTISM OF A FEMALE SAINT - image-1

Lot 1144 Dα

Probably Thuringia Second half 15th century - THE BAPTISM OF A FEMALE SAINT

Auction 1010 - overview Cologne
11.05.2013, 11:00 - Old Masters & 19th Century
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €
Result: 15.250 € (incl. premium)

Probably Thuringia Second half 15th century

THE BAPTISM OF A FEMALE SAINT

Wood, carved from two parts, remains of polychromy with large areas probably retouched in the 19th century. Silhouetted relief depicting a scene from the life of a saint. A bishop blesses the kneeling figure, an altar and a baptismal font in the background. The baptismal font is surrounded by further figures, among these a crowned king. The joint of the two parts visible to the left of the bishop. With wear and losses. 91 x 79 x 7 cm.

Provenance

The Romanow House.