24th Nov, 2015 10:00
Decorative Works of Art
139
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE IVORY CORPUS CHRISTI
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE IVORY CORPUS CHRISTI, FRENCH, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
the expressively carved sectional ivory 'Cristo Vivo' figure later mounted in the late 19th century, the crucifix on a silk backing within a walnut Gothic frame with cusped ogee arch flanked by pinnacles and crocket carving throughout
figure 53cm high, frame 124cm high overall
Stylistic comparisons may be made with the ivory Crucifixition group of 1664 by Pierre-Simon Jaillot (circa 1631-1681) in the Victoria & Albert Museum, No. A.1:0-1984. Further closely related ivory Corpus Christi figures attributed to Jaillot, but in private ownership, may be viewed on the website www.ecrandenuit.fr (http://www.ecrandenuit.fr/les-tailleurs-dymages-jaillot-1631c-1681.html - accessed 07.10.2015)
Comparative Literature: Marjorie Trusted, Baroque and Later Ivories, London, 2013, p.241-244
Sold for £3,500
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE IVORY CORPUS CHRISTI, FRENCH, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
the expressively carved sectional ivory 'Cristo Vivo' figure later mounted in the late 19th century, the crucifix on a silk backing within a walnut Gothic frame with cusped ogee arch flanked by pinnacles and crocket carving throughout
figure 53cm high, frame 124cm high overall
Stylistic comparisons may be made with the ivory Crucifixition group of 1664 by Pierre-Simon Jaillot (circa 1631-1681) in the Victoria & Albert Museum, No. A.1:0-1984. Further closely related ivory Corpus Christi figures attributed to Jaillot, but in private ownership, may be viewed on the website www.ecrandenuit.fr (http://www.ecrandenuit.fr/les-tailleurs-dymages-jaillot-1631c-1681.html - accessed 07.10.2015)
Comparative Literature: Marjorie Trusted, Baroque and Later Ivories, London, 2013, p.241-244
Auction: Decorative Works of Art, 24th Nov, 2015
