Lot 1077A* - A180 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 30. March 2017, 10.00 AM
RARE CRUCIFIXION GROUP,
Meissen, model by J.J. Kändler, 1737-1747.
Separate wooden cross with a porcelain Body of Christ and the inscription INRI (Jesus of Nazareth Rex Iudaeorum). Separate figures of Mary and John, with traces of an underglaze blue sword mark.
H 16 cm/16.5 cm/ 16.5 cm/ 19.5 cm (John/Mary/Mount Calvary/Body of Christ), H in total 43 cm. Mary's right arm and Mary Magdalene's right hand, missing. Traces of old restorations and chips. (4)
Provenance:
- from a private collection, Germany.
Cf.:
- With regard to a similar group, seei Angela Wallwitz, Celebrating Kaendler 1706-1775, 2006, pp.131-133.
- Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg, Inv. Nos. Ke 696-698 (entire group)
- Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Slg. Blohm, Inv.No. B47 (Crucifix with Mount Calvary)
- Porcelain Collection Zwinger, Dresden, Inv. No. P.E. 1877, 1879 (John and Mary)
- Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, Inv.No. Ker1575 (John)
CHF 12 000 / 18 000 | (€ 12 370 / 18 560)
Sold for CHF 11 875 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.