Probably Spain 2nd half 16th century - A reliquary bust of Saint Agnes, presumably Spanish, 2nd half 16th century - image-1
Probably Spain 2nd half 16th century - A reliquary bust of Saint Agnes, presumably Spanish, 2nd half 16th century - image-2
Probably Spain 2nd half 16th century - A reliquary bust of Saint Agnes, presumably Spanish, 2nd half 16th century - image-1Probably Spain 2nd half 16th century - A reliquary bust of Saint Agnes, presumably Spanish, 2nd half 16th century - image-2

Lot 1685 Dα

Probably Spain 2nd half 16th century - A reliquary bust of Saint Agnes, presumably Spanish, 2nd half 16th century

Auction 1118 - overview Cologne
17.11.2018, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings / Sculpture
Estimate: 5.000 € - 6.000 €
Result: 5.580 € (incl. premium)
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Probably Spain 2nd half 16th century

A reliquary bust of Saint Agnes, presumably Spanish, 2nd half 16th century

Carved three-quarters in the round, the reverse deeply hollowed out. The back of the head carved separately and attached to create a fully round depiction. Presumably original polychromy, the complexion overpainted. A half-figure depiction of the saint designed for a frontal viewpoint. She is depicted in contemporary clothing decorated with an ornate floral design to the reverse. The round depositorium closed with old glass containing a relic of Saint Agnes labelled "S Agueda VM" and a small depiction of the cross labelled "lignum (crucis)".
Losses to the fingers of the left hand. Minimal wear. Height 62 cm.

Provenance

German private ownership.