Lot 1076* - A214 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - jeudi, 18. septembre 2025, 13h30
RELIEF DEPICTING THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY - The Embden Collection
England, probably Nottingham, second half of the 15th century.
Alabaster carved in three-quarter relief with traces of polychrome paintwork. The crowned Mother of God is lifted into heaven by four angels in a cloth mandorla. Above is a bust of Christ flanked by two angels playing music. Mounted on a later wooden panel, partly covered with red velour.
49 × 26.5 cm.
Various losses and repaired breaks. Paintwork heavily rubbed, only partially preserved.
Provenance:
A relief with a very similar depiction can be found in the V&A London (inv. no. A.32-1910).
CHF 5 000 / 8 000 | (€ 5 150 / 8 250)
Vendu pour CHF 9 375 (frais inclus)