A Gothic sandstone figure of a wise virgin,
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Bavaria, 14th century, standing in a gentle “S” curve, with a smiling face, the hands missing, age-related damage, height 148 cm, parts supplemented.
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins was a popular motif of Gothic art, according to which the wise virgins were depicted smiling, the foolish ones weeping and desperate.
Specialist: Christine Masser
Christine Masser
+43-1-515 60-331
christine.masser@dorotheum.at
26.09.2017 - 17:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 15,000.- to EUR 20,000.-
A Gothic sandstone figure of a wise virgin,
Bavaria, 14th century, standing in a gentle “S” curve, with a smiling face, the hands missing, age-related damage, height 148 cm, parts supplemented.
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins was a popular motif of Gothic art, according to which the wise virgins were depicted smiling, the foolish ones weeping and desperate.
Specialist: Christine Masser
Christine Masser
+43-1-515 60-331
christine.masser@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Collection Reinhold Hofstätter - Furniture and Decorative Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 26.09.2017 - 17:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 20.09. - 26.09.2017 |