The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 138
Flemish or German School Relief, Crucifixion
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(late 16th century)
Christ Crucified, a Roman soldier piercing His side, the cross with the Titulus Crucis and flanked by the thieves, Mary Magdalene grasping the base of the cross, soldiers crowding the composition, Mary and John left foreground, likely a central tableau for an altarpiece with two keyholes bottom relief carved, polychromed, parcel gilt wood panel, 40 x 27-1/4 in.; in gilt wood frame, 44-3/4 x 32-1/2 in. [Old Masters]
Note: The carvings bear some influence from the Cheb region which boasted such carvers as Hans Maler von Eger.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
verso evidence of hinges verso each side, pegs, and evidence of construction for a shutter paneled triptych, remnants of gilding, some flaking, split with support batten verso, areas of retouch; frame with abrasions
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