340 - Post Medieval Wooden Bas Relief Representing a Gentleman Illustrating an Allegory of Avarice. Belgium, Antwerp, 17th century A.D. Carved in the half-round, clean-shaven man with cap and flowing hair clutching a bag of coins to his chest with more coins on the surface of the table; mounted on a velvet-covered board with faux-shell detailing to the frame. For painted representations of the Allegory of Avarice csee Frazier, K,B., We are the Reckless, We are the Wild Youth: Decadence and Debauchery in the Art of the Utrecht Caravaggisti, University of Mary Washington, 2015, figs.21,22,24,25. 689 grams, 33.5 x 27.1 cm (13 1/4 x 10 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Post Medieval Wooden Bas Relief Representing a Gentleman Illustrating an Allegory of Avarice. Belgium, Antwerp, 17th century A.D. Carved in the half-round, clean-shaven man with cap and flowing hair clutching a bag of coins to his chest with more coins on the surface of the table; mounted on a velvet-covered board with faux-shell detailing to the frame. For painted representations of the Allegory of Avarice csee Frazier, K,B., We are the Reckless, We are the Wild Youth: Decadence and Debauchery in the Art of the Utrecht Caravaggisti, University of Mary Washington, 2015, figs.21,22,24,25. 689 grams, 33.5 x 27.1 cm (13 1/4 x 10 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] Private collection, Spain, 2024. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13546-262841. In the historical context of the Netherlands and Flanders (particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries), the depiction of the seven deadly sins was a central theme in moralising and satirical art. The allegory of Avarice was frequently represented in paintings, as well as in sculptures and wooden bas-reliefs intended for furnishings, architectural panels, or private collections. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.