Lot 1474 D‡α

South German 17th century

A 17th century South German ivory figure of the mourning Virgin

Carved in the round. A figure of the Virgin standing in contrapposto, designed for a frontal viewpoint. She holds Her hands folded in prayer and Her face turned upwards, indicating that the figure originated from a crucifixion group. The fine quality of the work is particularly evident in the effective contrasts created between the smooth and pleated sections of the Virgin's robes.
Some vertical hairline cracks, slightly yellowed. Height 23 cm.