Southern Netherlands second half 15th century - A South Netherlandish carved oak figure of Saint Catherine, second half 15th century - image-1

Lot 1309 Nα

Southern Netherlands second half 15th century - A South Netherlandish carved oak figure of Saint Catherine, second half 15th century

Auction 1141 - overview Cologne
16.11.2019, 14:30 - Sculpture and Works of Art
Estimate: 15.000 € - 20.000 €
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Southern Netherlands second half 15th century

A South Netherlandish carved oak figure of Saint Catherine, second half 15th century

Carved in the round. With minimal remains of ground for former polychromy. A standing figure of the saint holding a book, designed for a slightly lowered viewpoint. The sword originally held in the saint's right hand is lost, but she can be identified as Catherine of Alexandria due to the vanquished figure of Emperor Maxentius shown at her feet. The fine carving of this piece is especially evident in the detailed drapery of the cloak.
Saint Catherine's right forearm and the hands of Maxentius lost. Wear with losses to the plinth. Height 61 cm.

Provenance

L. P. Bresset et Fils, Paris 1961. - Collection of Isidor Kahane, New York and Zurich. - Swiss private collection.

Literature

For comparison cf. cat.: La sculpture des Pays-Bas méridionaux et de la Principauté de Liège, bearb.v. A. Huysmans, Brüssel 1999 (Musées royaux d´Art et d´Histoire), p. 112-113, no. 47, illus.