France early 14th century - An early 14th century French carved ivory diptych with the Virgin and the Crucifixion - image-1

Lot 1148 D‡α

France early 14th century - An early 14th century French carved ivory diptych with the Virgin and the Crucifixion

Auction 1108 - overview Cologne
16.05.2018, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculpture
Estimate: 7.000 € - 8.000 €
Result: 9.300 € (incl. premium)
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France early 14th century

An early 14th century French carved ivory diptych with the Virgin and the Crucifixion

Carved ivory with minimal remains of former polychromy. These two small reliefs with plain borders were probably carved in Paris. One depicts the Virgin flanked by John the Baptist and Saint Christopher, the other shows the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist present at the Crucifixion. The works are bordered at the upper edge by Gothic arches. The presence of Saint Christopher indicates that the diptych may have served as a travel altarpiece. Robert Suckale's expertise for this work is lost.
Some hairline cracks to the frame. Each panel 9.1 x 6 cm.

Provenance

Lempertz auction 729, Cologne 18.5.1996, lot 1189. - Subsequently in a Rhenish private collection.