Probably Flemish circa 1700 - A presumably Flemish carved alabaster figure of the Virgin Immaculata, circa 1700. - image-1

Lot 1254 Dα

Probably Flemish circa 1700 - A presumably Flemish carved alabaster figure of the Virgin Immaculata, circa 1700.

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 2.790 € (incl. premium)

Probably Flemish circa 1700

A presumably Flemish carved alabaster figure of the Virgin Immaculata, circa 1700.

Carved in the round, the reverse only summarily.. A group of the Virgin and Child with the infant John the Baptist to the right designed for a frontal viewpoint. The Virgin is depicted treading a dragon underfoot and piercing its head with a (replaced, modern) lance in a representation of Her victory over original sin.
Minimal wear. Height 45 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.