Lot 421
  • 421

Probably Netherlands, 17th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Christ at the Column
  • bronze
  • height 8 5/8 in.; 21.7 cm
brown patina beneath dark brown lacquer

Provenance

Cyril Humphris, London

Condition

Good brown patina and areas of a more mottled surface. Loss to Christ's proper left thumb. Old plugs and repair to front of his feet. Column and base may be associated. Base (possibly later) with pitting.
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