Flemish circa 1520/1530 - A Flemish carved wood group of two soldiers, circa 1520/30 - image-1

Lot 1680 Dα

Flemish circa 1520/1530 - A Flemish carved wood group of two soldiers, circa 1520/30

Auction 1118 - overview Cologne
17.11.2018, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings / Sculpture
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.500 €
Result: 3.720 € (incl. premium)

Flemish circa 1520/1530

A Flemish carved wood group of two soldiers, circa 1520/30

Partially freestanding, the reverse flattened. Minimal remains of former polychromy. A pierced relief depicting two facing figures of soldiers. The piece is thought to originate from a crucifixion altarpiece carved in an Antwerp workshop.
A fine vertical crack to the centre of the plinth. The right hand and fingers of the left hand of the left soldier lacking. Some wear. 44 x 27 x 6 cm.

Provenance

Austrian private ownership.