Probably Maasland 1st half 13th century - A bronze Corpus Christi, presumably Maasland, first half 13th century - image-1

Lot 2222 Dα

Probably Maasland 1st half 13th century - A bronze Corpus Christi, presumably Maasland, first half 13th century

Auction 1175 - overview Cologne
05.06.2021, 11:00 - Paintings and Drawings 15th to 19th C.
Estimate: 6.000 € - 7.000 €
Result: 9.375 € (incl. premium)

Probably Maasland 1st half 13th century

A bronze Corpus Christi, presumably Maasland, first half 13th century

Engraved cast bronze with minimal remains of former gilding. A depiction of Christ with His head upright, His arms spread horizontally to the sides, His legs parallel and His feet resting on a subpedaneum. The figure's nudity is concealed by a perizonium knotted in the centre.
Abrasions. Mounted on a velvet covered panel. Height 17 cm. Width of arms 14.5 cm.

Provenance

Former Dresse de Lebioles collection, Embourg (Belgium). - South German private collection.