Lot 1045 ♣ - A210 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 19. septembre 2024, 14h00
IVORY RELIEF “CARITAS ROMANA/CIMON AND PERO”
Flemish, ca. 1700.
Ivory plaque carved in high relief. Allegorical depiction of mercy, so-called "caritas romana" in the form of a woman sitting on a rock, offering her breast to a chained and imprisoned old man. Mounted on a later, green velvet backing.
11.8 × 12 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
Probably a fragment of a larger plaque. Cracks. Thumb of the prisoner broken off. Scratches and rubbing.
Provenance:
- Christie's London auction, May 9, 1978, lot 82.
- Dr. Schwarz London, acquired at the above auction.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above gallery.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
Provenance:
- Christie's London auction, May 9, 1978, lot 82.
- Dr. Schwarz London, acquired at the above auction.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above gallery.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Vendu pour CHF 1 875 (frais inclus)
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