The Circumcision of Christ, Valencian school, manner of the Master of Vicente Ma…

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The Circumcision of Christ, Valencian school, manner of the Master of Vicente Macip, 15th Century Gothic Oil on panel, measurements: 53 x 48 cm, framed measurements: 64 x 59 cm. Origin: important Barcelona private collection.

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Large Renaissance Lime Wood Bas-Relief of The Presentation of Christ to the Temple. Rhineland, circa 1480-1500 A.D. The gilt polychrome carving showing Saint Simeon holding the infant Christ in his arms before his circumcision, Saint Simeon wearing a priestly mitre, holding the infant above an altar covered by an embroidered brocade; Virgin Mary to his left gazing at the infant tenderly, veiled and wearing a long robe with gilt decoration; to her left Saint Joseph dressed in a long robe and gilt cloak, holding a carpenter's axe in his left hand; praying Saint Anna to the right of Saint Simeon, wearing a simple dress and veil; to her right Saint Joachim, wearing a yellow cap and gilt cloak; the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem on the background; on a wooden stand. Cf. relief of the Circumcision of Christ in Smith College of Art Museum, accession no.SC 1955.68, for a similar scene in stone. 10.15 kg, 86.5 cm wide (34 in.). The relief shows the parents and relatives of infant Jesus following the Jewish tradition of circumcising young boys eight days after their birth. This iconography is symbolic as, according to the tradition, Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, parents of Mary, died before the birth of Christ. This panel originally would have adorned the interior panels of a large altarpiece, showing the cycle of life of Christ. Crait and Muller, 8 June 2021, no.2. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12181-221704. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

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