Probably Westphalia 18th century - A 18th century, presumably Westphalian carved wooden personification of Faith. - image-1

Lot 1891 Dα

Probably Westphalia 18th century - A 18th century, presumably Westphalian carved wooden personification of Faith.

Auction 1057 - overview Cologne
14.11.2015, 15:00 - Sculptures incl. The Decker Collection
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.500 €
Result: 1.252 € (incl. premium)

Probably Westphalia 18th century

A 18th century, presumably Westphalian carved wooden personification of Faith.

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse flattened. With older polychromy.. Designed as a pendant to the previous lot. The personification of Faith (Fides) can be identified by the open book attribute.
Minor wear. Height 43 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.