Franconia early 16th century - A Franconian carved wooden relief with the baptism of Christ, early 16th century - image-1

Lot 1208 Dα

Franconia early 16th century - A Franconian carved wooden relief with the baptism of Christ, early 16th century

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 18.000 € - 20.000 €
Result: 21.080 € (incl. premium)
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Franconia early 16th century

A Franconian carved wooden relief with the baptism of Christ, early 16th century

Carved from three blocks, the reverse flattened and partially hollowed out. Minimal remains of former polychromy.. A silhouetted high-relief showing Christ standing in the River Jordan in the centre, Saint John kneeling with a book to one side, and an angel holding Christ's robe. The work's style allows it to be placed within the circle of Tilman Riemenschneider.
The joins between the working blocks visible. One of Saint John's finger's lose. The angel's wings replaced. Wear. 75 x 80 x 15 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Westphalia.