Lot 76
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A CARVED IVORY GROUP OF THE VIRGIN, CHILD AND THE INFANT ST JOHN
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A CARVED IVORY GROUP OF THE VIRGIN, CHILD AND THE INFANT ST JOHN

PROBABLY BY ADRIEN GOYON, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

Details
A CARVED IVORY GROUP OF THE VIRGIN, CHILD AND THE INFANT ST JOHN
PROBABLY BY ADRIEN GOYON, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
On an integrally carved polygonal plinth signed 'GOUYON FECIT' on the rear edge, and further stepped ebony and ivory plinth; several minor elements carved separately; very minor chips and cracks
6 in. (15 cm.) high; 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high, overall
Literature
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Tardy, Les Ivoires - Évolution Décorative du Ier Siècle a nos Jours, Paris, 1972, p. 263
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Sadly, virtually nothing is known about the author of the charming lot being offered here depicting the Virgin, Child and infant St John. There is, however, in an appendix to Tardy's (loc. cit.) seminal catalogue on ivory carvings, reference to 'Goyon Adrien. Sculptueur sur ivoire à Mâcon, vers 1676-1692' who is possibly identifiable with the author if the present lot.

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