März 2019 (A152) - Auction: 20.3.2019, 14:00

Auction completed

733. Hl. Johannes d. Eremit

Russisch, 19.Jh. Mammutbein, geschnitzt. Im Zentrum Darstellung des Heiligen in Mönchsgewand, umgeben von Szenen aus seinem Leben. Linker Bildrand: Nach einem Schiffbruch "segelt" der Heilige mit seinem Umhang nach Kreta (oben). Seine Gefährten werden gerettet und finden Zuflucht in einer Höhle (unten). Rechter Bildrand: Johannes wird vom Pfeil eines Jägers verwundet und vergibt ihm (unten, Mitte). 2 Mönche wachen neben dem entschlafenen Eremiten (oben). 29,5x24 cm. In Holzrahmen (defekt).
- Riss (untere rechte Ecke). Kleine Schad- und Fehlstellen.

Estimate: CHF 550 - 850EUR 500 – 770

Hammer Price: CHF 700

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