Estimate

20.000 - 25.000

Session 1

9 December 2014

Hammer Price

Description

Representing Golgotha
Carved, polychrome and gilt wood
Representing crucified Christ and eight figures: Mourning Virgin, Saint John and the Saint Women of Galilee (Mary Magdalen, Mary mother of Joseph and James and the mother of Zebedee's two children), Mary Magdalen embracing the cross
Carved base representing rocks with vegetation and bones
Virgin and women with silver halos
Portugal, 18th century
(minor losses and restorations)

135x76x48 cm

Category

Sculpture

Additional Information

Note: Unusual by the dimensions, quality of execution and integrity.
Unusual by the dimensions, quality of execution and integrity.
Although Golgotha representations are common is rare to find such comprehensive groups like the one now offered for sale.