Lot 5564 ♣ - ibid146 Decorations and Various - online only - Tuesday, 24. September 2024, 11.00 AM
IVORY MEDALLION OF A LADY
Flemish, late 17th century. In the manner of Francis van Bossuit (1635-1692).
Oval ivory medallion carved in relief. Bust portrait of an anonymous lady in profile looking to the left. Mounted in a green velvet frame.
H 7.5 cm.
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Provenance:
- Richard Coates Collection.
- Jacob Stodel Gallery, Amsterdam, before 1998.
- Alan Darra Collection, London, 1998.
- Sotheby's auction, London, 8 July 2003, Lot No. 125.
- Private collection England, 2003-2007, acquired at the above auction.
- Auction Christie's London, 5 July 2007, Lot No. 79.
- Bernard Descheemaeker, Antwerp, 14 March 2009, acquired at the above auction.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above gallery.
The art historian Malcolm Baker attributed this elegant ivory portrait to Francis van Bossuit (1635-1692). He cites the undulating drapery of the robe and the dotted background as supporting evidence. This stylistic curiosity is characteristic of Francis van Bossuit's work and is considered a recognizable element of the sculptor's work. Furthermore, the facial physiognomy and the depiction of the hair are typical of the artist.
Literature:
- Christian Theuerkauff: Zu Francis van Bossuit (1635-1692), “Beeldsnyder in Yvoor”. In: Wallraf-Richartz Yearbook, XXXVII, 1975, pp. 119-182.
- Malcolm Baker: Francis van Bossuit. Böttger Stoneware and the “Judith” Reliefs. In: Sculpture in Southern Germany 1400-1770. Festschrift for Alfred Schädler. Berlin 1998, p. 294, No. 7 & p. 291, fig. 16.
- Bernard Descheemaeker: Works of Art by known Masters or Workshops. Sales catalog, Antwerp, 28-30 September to 1 October 2007, pp. 42/43 (with ill.).
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
- Richard Coates Collection.
- Jacob Stodel Gallery, Amsterdam, before 1998.
- Alan Darra Collection, London, 1998.
- Sotheby's auction, London, 8 July 2003, Lot No. 125.
- Private collection England, 2003-2007, acquired at the above auction.
- Auction Christie's London, 5 July 2007, Lot No. 79.
- Bernard Descheemaeker, Antwerp, 14 March 2009, acquired at the above auction.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above gallery.
The art historian Malcolm Baker attributed this elegant ivory portrait to Francis van Bossuit (1635-1692). He cites the undulating drapery of the robe and the dotted background as supporting evidence. This stylistic curiosity is characteristic of Francis van Bossuit's work and is considered a recognizable element of the sculptor's work. Furthermore, the facial physiognomy and the depiction of the hair are typical of the artist.
Literature:
- Christian Theuerkauff: Zu Francis van Bossuit (1635-1692), “Beeldsnyder in Yvoor”. In: Wallraf-Richartz Yearbook, XXXVII, 1975, pp. 119-182.
- Malcolm Baker: Francis van Bossuit. Böttger Stoneware and the “Judith” Reliefs. In: Sculpture in Southern Germany 1400-1770. Festschrift for Alfred Schädler. Berlin 1998, p. 294, No. 7 & p. 291, fig. 16.
- Bernard Descheemaeker: Works of Art by known Masters or Workshops. Sales catalog, Antwerp, 28-30 September to 1 October 2007, pp. 42/43 (with ill.).
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
CHF 500 / 800 | (€ 520 / 820)
Sold for CHF 250 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.