Probably Bavaria early 16th century - A carved wooden relief of the Nativity, probably Bavarian, early 16th century - image-1

Lot 1211 Dα

Probably Bavaria early 16th century - A carved wooden relief of the Nativity, probably Bavarian, early 16th century

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 15.000 € - 18.000 €
Result: 18.600 € (incl. premium)
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Probably Bavaria early 16th century

A carved wooden relief of the Nativity, probably Bavarian, early 16th century

Worked from two blocks, the reverse flattened. With extensively retouched older polychromy. A charming high-relief depiction of the birth of Christ before a plain architectural backdrop. The piece shows Mary and Joseph kneeling in adoration before the figure of the Christ Child lying in a wicket basket, along with the ox and ass, rejoicing angels and the approaching shepherds.
The vertical crack between the blocks visible. A small addition above the angel. Wear. 99 x 116 x 5 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Westphalia.