Lot No. 139 -


A Gothic sandstone figure of a wise virgin,


A Gothic sandstone figure of a wise virgin, - Collection Reinhold Hofstätter

Bavaria, 14th century, standing in a gentle “S” curve, with a smiling face, the hands missing, age-related damage, height 148 cm, parts supplemented.

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins was a popular motif of Gothic art, according to which the wise virgins were depicted smiling, the foolish ones weeping and desperate.

Specialist: Christine Masser Christine Masser
+43-1-515 60-331

christine.masser@dorotheum.at

26.09.2017 - 17:00

Estimate:
EUR 15,000.- to EUR 20,000.-

A Gothic sandstone figure of a wise virgin,


Bavaria, 14th century, standing in a gentle “S” curve, with a smiling face, the hands missing, age-related damage, height 148 cm, parts supplemented.

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins was a popular motif of Gothic art, according to which the wise virgins were depicted smiling, the foolish ones weeping and desperate.

Specialist: Christine Masser Christine Masser
+43-1-515 60-331

christine.masser@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Collection Reinhold Hofstätter - Furniture and Decorative Art
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 26.09.2017 - 17:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 20.09. - 26.09.2017

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