Auction 136 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

800

A Crucified Christ


Estimate

17.000 - 25.000


Session 3

19 December 2023



Description

Part painted and gilt Indo-Portuguese ivory sculpture
Rosewood cross and stand of gilt carved elements and applied silver mounts
18th century
Unmarked
(two fingers missing, minor faults to stand, minor loss, evidence of woodworm)

Height: 63,5 cm (cristo) Height: 158 cm (total)


Category

Sculpture


Additional Information

Literature:
AA.VV., "A Expansão Portuguesa e a Arte do Marfim". Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1991, p.154, nº 427 e 428.
Similar example at Coimbra's "Museu Nacional Machado de Castro" collection (inv. nr. 2099).



Closed Auction