Gothic Ivories Project | Gabled panel (possibly fragment of a polyptych), 1 register, 1 arch across (plaquette) (Front)

Gabled panel (possibly fragment of a polyptych), 1 register, 1 arch across (plaquette) (Front)

Gabled panel (possibly fragment of a polyptych), 1 register, 1 arch across (plaquette) (Front)

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Subject
Religious.

Unknown location

S/n

Metal;fake pearls;fake diamonds;ivory

Height: 69 mm (ivory only)

Standing Virgin and Child (Vierge glorieuse); Christ holding a fruit in his left hand; Christ making a blessing gesture; angels holding candlesticks.

Attribution
Unknown

Comments
This panel was probably originally the upper register of a polyptych wing. It was transformed into a brooch in the late 19th century, heightened with seed pearls and single cut diamonds.

Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 14 December 2001, lot 1. 'Le Goût Steinitz' sale, Christie's, London, 6 December 2007, lot 328.

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