13th Jul, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Sale

 
Lot 184
 

184

A French Alabaster Figure Group of the Holy Family, in 14th century style, carved with the Madonna sitting on a stool wearing a headdress and flowing robes, the Christ Child standing on her left knee, on a shaped rectangular base
38cm high

Not Sold

 

The figure appears to have been broken through the middle and repaired. Two filled holes seem to suggest a previous staple repair. See images. The Plinth has substantial chips / losses to the rear corners and some further chipping around. Loss to the Madonnas right little finger and damage to the other. Child with loss to the left index finger. Natural crack across the Madonna's face. Slight loss to the crown.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 13th Jul, 2024

The Summer Fine Sale offers nearly 450 lots of ceramics, Asian art, clocks, rugs, works of art and furniture, including a collection of 19th century Terracotta Campagna Urns from Raby Castle, County Durham, a Lock of Florence Nightingale's Hair, and a French Alabaster Figure Group of the Holy Family, probably made in South West France in the late 14th century. A Private Collection of English Pottery will be offered in twenty-three lots, including numerous Prattware and Creamware figures, and the sale will also include pieces of fine 19th century furniture and good early oak and walnut furniture.

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