Probably South German, circa 1600 - A cast bronze figure of St. Francis of Paola, presumably South German, circa 1600 - image-1

Lot 1259 Dα

Probably South German, circa 1600 - A cast bronze figure of St. Francis of Paola, presumably South German, circa 1600

Auction 1087 - overview Cologne
20.05.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 2.000 € - 2.500 €
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Probably South German, circa 1600

A cast bronze figure of St. Francis of Paola, presumably South German, circa 1600

Chased and gilt. A high-relief plaque with a moulded rim depicting the founder of the Minims kneeling before an altar with a skull, flail, and cross, surrounded by angels amid clouds and a plaque reading “CHARITAS”.
A drilled hole to the upper centre, come wear. 10.2 x 7.2 cm.