Probably Alpenländisch 1st quarter 15th century - A carved wooden figure of John the Baptist, probably Alpine, 1st quarter 15th century - image-1

Lot 2141 Dα

Probably Alpenländisch 1st quarter 15th century - A carved wooden figure of John the Baptist, probably Alpine, 1st quarter 15th century

Auction 1097 - overview Cologne
18.11.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture
Estimate: 6.000 € - 7.000 €
Result: 6.200 € (incl. premium)

Probably Alpenländisch 1st quarter 15th century

A carved wooden figure of John the Baptist, probably Alpine, 1st quarter 15th century

Carved in the round and partially freestanding. Extensive remains of older polychromy, the reverse partially overpainted.. A standing figure of the saint designed for a frontal viewpoint. St. John is depicted in his characteristic hair shirt and holds a relief with the lamb of God in his left hand.
The right hand and parts of the base lost due to insect damage. Some wear. Height 60 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Hesse.