South German - A South German ivory relief of Hercules with Ceres and Nike, circa 1700. - image-1

Lot 1212 Dα

South German - A South German ivory relief of Hercules with Ceres and Nike, circa 1700.

Auction 1040 - overview Cologne
15.11.2014, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculptures
Estimate: 8.000 € - 10.000 €
Result: 8.680 € (incl. premium)
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A South German ivory relief of Hercules with Ceres and Nike, circa 1700.

With minor traces of former polychromy.. A high-relief depiction in a finely worked frame. To the centre, Hercules is shown seated with his attributes, the lion's pelt and club, and accompanied by the Goddess Ceres with a cornucopia and the winged Nike. The rocky landscape with its plants, trees and view of a temple is equally as finely worked as the figural group.
One finger of Hercules damaged, otherwise perfect. 12.5 x 7.8 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Northern Germany.