Lot 5619 - ibid150 Sculpture & Works of Art - online only - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 02.30 PM
UNKNOWN MASTER
Central Switzerland, 18th century.
Reverse glass painting depicting Saint Mary Magdalene renouncing the vanities of the world. In a carved, gilt wooden frame. Verso with two labels noting the attribution to "A.B. ab Esch" and the purchase date and place "19.5.1952". In addition, old auction label.
28.5 × 22 cm.
Provenance:
- Private collection Switzerland.
After the painting by Charles Le Brun “Sainte Madeleine renonçant aux vanités du monde”, 1654-57 (Louvre, Inv. No. 2890), the engraving thereof by Gérard Edelinck, 1666-1707 (MAH Musée d'art et d'histoire, Ville de Genève, Inv. No. E 2021-0897).
Conditionreport:
- Minor losses to the reverse glass painting<br>- Gilding on the frame with small losses and cracks<br>- Small chip to the frame CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 1 972 (including buyer's premium)