Deposition with thieves; Virgin supported by saint John the Evangelist; saint Mary Magdalene embracing the foot of the cross.
Williamson 2005: French (Paris), c. 1410-1420.
Williamson and Davies 2014: French (Paris), c. 1400-1410.
Attribution
Unknown
Polychromy - Gilding
Extensive polychromy and gilding.
Reverse
Reverse of the ivory not visible. Enclosed into a metal and glass frame with handle.
Provenance
Private collection, France; private collection, London: bought from Brimo de Laroussilhe, Paris, 14 March 2003.
Bibliography
P. Williamson, Medieval and Later Treasures from a Private Collection, exhibition catalogue, London, Victoria and Albert Museum, 2005, no. 43.
P. Williamson and G. Davies, Medieval Ivory Carvings 1200-1550 (London, 2014), p. 457 (no. 5), in relation to no. 157.
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