Lot Essay
For a very closely related group of the Virgin and Child, see R.H. Randall Jr., Masterpieces of Ivory from the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, 1985, no. 410.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A CARVED IVORY GROUP OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD
Details
A CARVED IVORY GROUP OF THE VIRGIN AND CHILD
FRENCH, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
On a cylindrical ebonised wooden pedestal; the top[ of the Virgin's head and the top of the orb each drilled with a hole.
Minor cracks; the Virgin's left foot repaired.
10 7/8in. (27.6cm.) high
FRENCH, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY
On a cylindrical ebonised wooden pedestal; the top[ of the Virgin's head and the top of the orb each drilled with a hole.
Minor cracks; the Virgin's left foot repaired.
10 7/8in. (27.6cm.) high
Further details
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN