Furniture, Works of Art, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Scientific Instruments - 26th March 2013
Lot 249
A carved ivory model of possibly St. Catherine of Siena
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £6000
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Description
A carved ivory model of possibly 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.
Provenance: Sold on behalf of the executors of the late Michael Wellby Esq.