Spain or Portugal 18th century - An 18th century Spanish or Portuguese alabaster relief of the nativity - image-1

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Spain or Portugal 18th century - An 18th century Spanish or Portuguese alabaster relief of the nativity

Auction 1076 - overview Cologne
19.11.2016, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €
Result: 5.704 € (incl. premium)
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Spain or Portugal 18th century

An 18th century Spanish or Portuguese alabaster relief of the nativity

With original polychromy.. Low relief showing Christ in a crib with Mary, Joseph, God the Father, the dove of the Holy Spirit and two angels holding a cross and chalice beside Him to the upper part, and the ox and ass to the lower part. The back of the semi-spherical piece is carved to resemble a scallop shell.
With minimal wear. The glass of the attached hinged metal frame lacking. Diameter 7.5 cm, depth 4 cm.

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland.