Lot 265
  • 265

A Tirolean or South German painted wood relief, circa 1500

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
  • 20 1/2 in.; 52.1 cm
possibly depicting Jacob receiving the bloodied coat of Joseph.

Literature

M. H. Schwartz (ed.), European Sculpture from the Abbott Guggenheim Collection, New York, 2008, no. 105, p. 194

Condition

Surface abrasions, chipping, age cracks, and flaking of gesso and paint throughout. Some paint refreshed. some parts of surface consolidated. Pegs for attachment of separately-carved elements visible behind on both sides. Small restorations throughout.
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