Lot Essay
The treatment of this unusual subject is similar to an ivory plaque in the Hamburg Museum, which is dated 1682 and initialled by Christof Daniel Schenck (1633-1691). (see E. Philippovich)
Details
A BOXWOOD RELIEF OF ST. MARY MAGDALENE
SOUTH GERMAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The repentant sinner contemplating a crucifix and skull, and gazing heavenward ----- 7 5/8 x 6¼ in. (19.4 x 16.9 cm.), on metal stand
SOUTH GERMAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
The repentant sinner contemplating a crucifix and skull, and gazing heavenward ----- 7 5/8 x 6¼ in. (19.4 x 16.9 cm.), on metal stand
Literature
E. Philippovich, Elfenbein, Braunschweig, 1961, pp. 145-146, pl. 111 (2nd ed., 1982, pp. 169-170, pl. 142)