Auction 103 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

954

An important Baby Jesus as The Good Shepherd with dome


Estimate

15.000 - 30.000


Session 3

10 December 2020



Description

Depicting The Child Jesus dressed in a sheep's fleece with His head resting on the right hand while holding a sheep on the left hand while another rests on His shoulder
The composition sits on a large stand profusely decorated with sheep, flute playing putti, birds, trees, dog and other animals
At the base the reclining Mary Magdalene reads by a crucifix
Moulded glass dome with carved and marbled scroll and foliage wooden stand and finial
17th / 18th century
(minor losses, faults and restoration)

Height: 28 cm (Menino) 53 cm (total)


Category

Sculpture


Additional Information

Provenance: D. Manuel de Souza e Holstein-Beck Collection, Count of Póvoa.



Closed Auction