Probably Florence, mid-15th century - A presumably Florentine carved wooden figure of Christ as the Man of Sorrows, mid-15th century - image-1

Lot 1187 Dα

Probably Florence, mid-15th century - A presumably Florentine carved wooden figure of Christ as the Man of Sorrows, mid-15th century

Auction 1087 - overview Cologne
20.05.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 10.000 € - 12.000 €
Result: 12.400 € (incl. premium)
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Probably Florence, mid-15th century

A presumably Florentine carved wooden figure of Christ as the Man of Sorrows, mid-15th century

Carved in the round, with older polychromy. This bust depicts Christ nude with His head leant to the side and His lips slightly parted, in a manner corresponding to that of contemporary depictions of the Man of Sorrows. This finely carved, expressive, and life-like piece is thought to originate from the circle of Desiderio da Settignano (ca. 1430 Settignano - 1464 Florence).
Mounted on a presumably original plinth, painted to resemble marble. Wear with minor losses. Height 48 cm (with plinth).