Lot 208: FIGURE EN IVOIRE SCULPTE REPRESENTANT LA VIERGE

FIGURE EN IVOIRE SCULPTE REPRESENTANT LA VIERGE
ATELIER DE MICHAEL KERN (1580-1649), ALLEMAGNE, VERS 1625
Se tenant debout en contrapposte, la tête légèrement tournée à sinister; portant sa main droite au coeur; reposant sur une base entièrement sculptée et sur un socle en bois noirci d'époque postérieure
Hauteur: 23 cm. (9 in.) ; Hauteur totale: 27 cm. (10½ in.)

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

A CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF THE VIRGIN, WORKSHOP OF MICHAEL KERN (1580-1649), GERMAN, CIRCA 1625