Lot 1054 ♣ - A210 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 19. septembre 2024, 14h00
A GROUP OF IVORY FIGURES: PIETÀ WITH ANGELS
Probably German, ca. 1680/1700.
A Multi-part ivory figure carved in high relief. Central figure with the body of Christ on the knees of Mary, the Mother of God, flanked by two standing, draped angels and two further seated cupids, one holding the hand of Christ. Expressive poses and finely worked drapery. A small mounting hole in the center at the top.
20 × 20 cm.
Cet objet contient des matériaux d'espèces en voie de disparition et est soumis à certaines restrictions commerciales. Les acheteurs potentiels doivent se familiariser avec les réglementations douanières pertinentes avant de faire une offre s'ils ont l'intention de l'importer dans un autre pays
The wings of the standing angels are nailed on. Losses to the fingers of Mary, to the right hand of the right angel, and to the right hand of the left angel. Cracks, rubbing and minor chips.
Provenance:
- Maria Baer, London, 1 February 1978.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above gallery.
Although no direct model for this group of figures is known and the geographical attribution is also unclear, the volumetry and fullness of Mary's figure is reminiscent of Michelangelo's Pietà of 1498/99, although the Christ figure is more reminiscent of Northern European works. Even if the attribution to the sculptor Georg Petel proposed by the late collector Dr. E. Boehlen is not tenable according to current knowledge, the facial physiognomy and the carving of the Christ figure's hair are remotely reminiscent of works by the latter (cf. Norbert Lieb & Theodor Müller: Georg Petel. Berlin 1973, cat. 3, figs. 6 and 7 and cat. 13, figs. 49 and 50). The absence of an attribution to date in no way detracts from the work, as the carving captivates with its expressiveness and the tragic gestures and facial expressions of the protagonists.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
Provenance:
- Maria Baer, London, 1 February 1978.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above gallery.
Although no direct model for this group of figures is known and the geographical attribution is also unclear, the volumetry and fullness of Mary's figure is reminiscent of Michelangelo's Pietà of 1498/99, although the Christ figure is more reminiscent of Northern European works. Even if the attribution to the sculptor Georg Petel proposed by the late collector Dr. E. Boehlen is not tenable according to current knowledge, the facial physiognomy and the carving of the Christ figure's hair are remotely reminiscent of works by the latter (cf. Norbert Lieb & Theodor Müller: Georg Petel. Berlin 1973, cat. 3, figs. 6 and 7 and cat. 13, figs. 49 and 50). The absence of an attribution to date in no way detracts from the work, as the carving captivates with its expressiveness and the tragic gestures and facial expressions of the protagonists.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
CHF 14 000 / 24 000 | (€ 14 430 / 24 740)