Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - 3rd July 2012

Lot 132

A carved ivory model of St. Catherine of Siena

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £5500

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Description

A carved ivory model of St. Catherine of Siena, wearing a crown of thorns and with the stigmata on her hands, the reverse inscribed to the bottom of her habit 'A. Algardi. f. A. 1639', 11.5in (28.7cm) h, 4.25in (10.7cm) w.