Probably Maasland circa 1200 - A cast bronze Corpus Christi, presumably Maasland, circa 1200 - image-1

Lot 1145 Dα

Probably Maasland circa 1200 - A cast bronze Corpus Christi, presumably Maasland, circa 1200

Auction 1108 - overview Cologne
16.05.2018, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 10.540 € (incl. premium)

Probably Maasland circa 1200

A cast bronze Corpus Christi, presumably Maasland, circa 1200

Cast, engraved, and chased, with old patina. A finely cast crucifix figure depicting Christ with His head leant slightly to one side, His arms extended parallel, crucified with four nails. His facial features, hair, rib cage, and perizonium are detailed and finely worked.
Surface wear. Mounted on a modern rock crystal cross. Height 10.2 cm, width of arms 9.7 cm.

Provenance

Proceeds from the sale of this work will go to benefit the Cardinal Meisner Foundation, Cologne.