Kunst und Kunsthandwerk, Antiken

| 345 raised platform. Upon which an ivory skull and the cross, bearing the body of Christ, like- wise carved in ivory. The figure of Christ fully sculptured in four-nail type, his head turned to the left, with a surprisingly openworked crown of thorns. The generous folds of the loincloth fastened on the right with ropes. Remnants of old seals and labels on the base. Signs of age. Partially restored. The arms may be a later re- placement. Height circa 73.3 cm. Attention - shipping to non-EU countries sub- ject to CITES. 271022. II + € 3.000 418 418 Außergewöhnliche Barock-Spiegel- kapsel in Elfenbein in der Art des Leonhard Kern (*1588 Forchtenberg; †1662 Schwäbisch Hall), süddeutsch Halbplastisch geschnitztes, massives Elfen- bein. Drei ineinander verschlungene, wohlge- nährte Amoretten, welche durch verschiedene Draperien miteinander verbunden sind und sich auch durch dieses Tuchspiel necken. Leichte Altersschäden. Restauriert. Durch- messer 12,5 cm. Achtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten un- terliegt CITES Regularien. An unusual South German Baroque mirror mount in ivory in the style of Leonhard Kern (*1588 Forchtenberg; †1662 Schwäbisch Hall) Solid ivory, carved in half relief. Three inter- twined, plump cupids, swathed together by means of various draperies, tease each other as part of this game with folds of cloth. Slight damage due to age. Restored. Diameter 12.5 cm. Attention - shipping to non-EU countries sub- ject to CITES. 270988 II - € 4.000