05 Religious Ivory Carvings, Christ Blessing, the Crucifixion, the Virgin with Child and a saint flagellating himself and holding a crucifix, with footnotes #15

Estimated at 20.000 € — 25.000 € on 20.05.2023

Depiction of Christ enthroned and looking towards the viewer; His right hand raised in blessing, He also holds a chalice in His outstretched left hand, referring to the Eucharist. The high-quality ivory carving, designed for a frontal viewpoint, is particularly notable for the detailed observation of the folds of the long robe, which is surpassed only by the delicacy of the physiognomy and the locks of hair. More on this carving

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