Spain late 15th century - A late 15th century Spanish carved wooden figure of the Virgin and Child - image-1

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Spain late 15th century - A late 15th century Spanish carved wooden figure of the Virgin and Child

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 12.000 € - 14.000 €
Result: 16.120 € (incl. premium)
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Spain late 15th century

A late 15th century Spanish carved wooden figure of the Virgin and Child

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse partially flattened. With partially retouched older polychromy.. A figure of the standing Virgin dressed in a long, plain gown and a cloak held drawn across Her body. The nude Christ Child holds a dove in His right hand and reaches for a pear held by His mother with His left. The work appears to be influenced by contemporary Flemish art, but the Virgin's features in particular speak for a Spanish origin.
With several short, fine vertical cracks. Minimal wear. Height 106 cm.

Provenance

From a Spanish collection.