South German Early 18th century - An early 18th century South German carved boxwood relief with the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian - image-1

Lot 1650 Dα

South German Early 18th century - An early 18th century South German carved boxwood relief with the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

Auction 1185 - overview Cologne
20.11.2021, 11:00 - Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture 14th - 19th C.
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €
Result: 812 € (incl. premium)

South German Early 18th century

An early 18th century South German carved boxwood relief with the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

This small and finely rendered partially pierced relief depicts Saint Sebastian against a wooded landscape background, bound to a tree, suffering the martyrdom inflicted on him by two Roman soldiers.
A minute loss to the left hand of the standing soldier, otherwise in pristine condition. 7 x 10.5 x 2.5 cm.

Provenance

South German private collection.