European Sculpture and Works of Art 900-1900
Catalogue Information: 349 lots | 335 with images
Date: 2001
Auction House:
Sotheby's
Location:
United Kingdom
Lot 1: Mosan, late 13th century
Mosan, late 13th centurya polychrome wood figure ofst. johnright hand raised70 cm., 27 in.Related Literature:Rhein und Maas, Kunst und Kultur 800-1400, exhibition catalogue Schnutgen Museum Koln, 1972, L4 and L7
Lot 2: French, second half 14th century
French, second half 14th centuryProbably Ile de Francea marble group of the virgin and childthe Christ Child holding the Dove in his hands, integrally carved base with canted corners94 cm., 37 in., right hand restored, wear to surface, Virgin's nose [...more]
Lot 3: German, in Gothic style
German, in Gothic stylea polychrome wood group of the virgin and childher drapery falling in soft V folds33 cm., 13 in.
Lot 4: French, 16th century
French, 16th centurya polychrome stone figure ofst. roch79 cm., 31 in., repolychromed, plaster restorationSt. Roch, born in Montpellier, travelled around Europe helping victims of the plague. As the Black Death raged in Europe he became established a [...more]
Lot 5: South German, in 16th century style
South German, in 16th century stylea polychrome wood figure ofst. florianclad in armour, a sword and pail of water at his side65 cm., 25 1/2 in., staff broken
