Lot number 113 - Auction
GROSSE MONDSICHEL MADONNA MIT DEM CHRISTUSKIND

LARGE CRESCENT MOON MADONNA WITH THE CHRIST CHILD South Germany/Austria, 17th century. Oak wood, plastically carved, hollowed on the back, colorfully painted, on angular base (h. 2 cm). Overall h. 85,5, w. 28, d. 17 cm, weight ca. 9,77 kg. Luchtenberg collection inventory number 'B/m 22' on verso. Full-length depiction of the Mother of God in richly draped robe, holding the Christ child in her arms and standing on a crescent moon. Part. bumped and dam., loss of socket, one hand missing, rest., wood chips. Provenance: Luchtenberg Foundation.