DIEPPE — An exceptional ivory sculpture depicting the Descen - Lot 126

DIEPPE — An exceptional ivory sculpture depicting the Descent from the Cross. Christ, having been taken down from the cross, is supported by several figures—including the Virgin Mary, Saint John, and the Holy Women—in a particularly dense and finely carved composition. The ensemble is set within an openwork oval frame decorated with ribbons, garlands, and floral motifs, surmounted by the cross bearing the inscription INRI. Remarkable carving and openwork, particularly in the background, which is rendered in a very fine mesh pattern. Made in Dieppe, probably late 18th–early 19th century. Presented in a large wooden display frame. A CITES certificate will be provided to the purchaser. Height: 38 cm Width: 27.5 cm Weight: 2.80 kg

Stima:€2,500

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