Auction 103 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

965

A Nativity


Estimate

6.000 - 10.000


Session 3

10 December 2020



Description

Indo-Portuguese ivory sculptural group
Polychrome and gilt decoration
On a velvet lined, carved and gilt wooden stand
The Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, The child Jesus, an Angel and two animals
India, 18th century
(minor losses and faults“ angel's wings reglued)

Height: 10,5 cm (São José)


Category

Sculpture


Additional Information

Literature:
BAILEY, Gauvin Alexander; MASSING, Jean Michel; SILVA, Nuno Vassallo e - "Marfins no Império Português". Lisboa: SCRIBE, 2013, p. 197, Imagem 23



Closed Auction