Flemish 17th century - A 17th century Flemish boxwood relief with Neptune and Amphitrite - image-1

Lot 81 Dα

Flemish 17th century - A 17th century Flemish boxwood relief with Neptune and Amphitrite

Auction 1182 - overview Cologne
15.07.2021, 11:01 - The Exceptional Bernard De Leye Collection
Estimate: 10.000 € - 12.000 €
Result: 11.874 € (incl. premium)

Flemish 17th century

A 17th century Flemish boxwood relief with Neptune and Amphitrite

Carved boxwood with remnants of a presumably partial monochrome painting. The main motif of this high relief plaque is the depiction of Amphitrite in a triumphal wagon drawn by two horses, floating over the clouds accompanied by two putti who crown her with a floral wreath. Neptune is shown on her left attempting to woo her, revealed from under a drapery by a further putto. The sea god is depicted with a water jug held by further assisting figures as his attribute.
Some minor wear to the edges. 16 x 32.5 cm.