France 1st quarter 14th century - A French carved ivory relief of the Virgin and Child, first quarter 14th century - image-1

Lot 2230 Dα

France 1st quarter 14th century - A French carved ivory relief of the Virgin and Child, first quarter 14th century

Auction 1175 - overview Cologne
05.06.2021, 11:00 - Paintings and Drawings 15th to 19th C.
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €
Result: 6.250 € (incl. premium)

France 1st quarter 14th century

A French carved ivory relief of the Virgin and Child, first quarter 14th century

Ivory, carved.. This slightly curved panel depicts the Virgin and Child beneath an ornate Gothic arch in low relief. Her gently swaying pose is echoed in the bodies of the two angels standing beside Her holding candles. The piece originally formed the left panel of a diptych.
Minimal wear. Drilled holes for former hinges on the right edge. 9.9 x 6 cm.

Provenance

South German private collection.