Lot 2099 D α

Flemish around 1470/1480 - A Flemish carved oak figure of St George, 1470/1480

Auction 1254 - overview Cologne
16.11.2024, 11:00 - Old Masters & 19th Century, Part I
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
Result: 5.418 € (incl. premium)

Flemish around 1470/1480

A Flemish carved oak figure of St George, 1470/1480

Carved three-quarters in the round and partially freestanding, the reverse flattened. With very faint remnants (?) of polychromy. Designed for a frontal viewpoint. Depicting the warrior saint dressed in armour doing battle with the dragon; his (now fragmentary) sword raised high above the monster as he tramples it underfoot.
The left forearm lacking, the raised claw of the dragon reattached. The sword hilt loosely attached. Wear with minor losses. Height 51.5 cm.

Provenance

South German collection.