Lot 1882 D α

Probably Flemish circa 1700 - A presumably Flemish carved alabaster figure of the Virgin Immaculata, circa 1700.

Auction 1057 - overview Cologne
14.11.2015, 15:00 - Sculptures incl. The Decker Collection
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €
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Probably Flemish circa 1700

A presumably Flemish carved alabaster figure of the Virgin Immaculata, circa 1700.

Carved in the round, the reverse only summarily.. A group of the Virgin and Child with the infant John the Baptist to the right designed for a frontal viewpoint. The Virgin is depicted treading a dragon underfoot and piercing its head with a (replaced, modern) lance in a representation of Her victory over original sin.
Minimal wear. Height 45 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.