Probably Swabia circa 1500 - A presumably Swabian wooden figure of the Virgin and Child, circa 1500 - image-1

Lot 1435 Nα

Probably Swabia circa 1500 - A presumably Swabian wooden figure of the Virgin and Child, circa 1500

Auction 1067 - overview Cologne
21.05.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 7.000 € - 8.000 €
Result: 6.200 € (incl. premium)

Probably Swabia circa 1500

A presumably Swabian wooden figure of the Virgin and Child, circa 1500

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse hollowed out. Minimal remains of former polychromy. The crowned Virgin is depicted standing in contrapposto holding the Christ Child over Her hip and handing Him an apple. Her floor-length gown is almost completely obscured by a cloak worn draped around her shoulders and held across Her body to create a rich pattern of folds.
The crown possibly ammended, the tips replaced. Minimal wear. Height 102 cm.

Provenance

Private ownership, Switzerland.