Lot 461
  • 461

A South German model for an altar Baroque, second half 18th century

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 68 by 73cm.
of softwood, gilt and coloured red, centred by the Virgin atop a crescent,  flanked by kneeling angels upholding cornucopiae, for male saints, a pair of urns and candlesticks, surmounted by Christ crucified flanked by Saint John and the Magdalen, the crest formed by the Eye of God within a triangle, on supporting panel of wood

Condition

Painted decoration and gilding partly refreshed, one candlestick lacking pricket.
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