157 - Important 14th-century Gothic stone sculpture of Christ

Important 14th-century Gothic stone sculpture of Christ A carved and polychromed limestone sculpture depicting Christ in Piety, standing with his arms crossed over his chest, bound by a rope, his head slightly bowed, and wearing a simple band or crown. The bearded face, with its grave and resigned features, expresses a profound spiritual interiority. This iconography, widespread in the late Middle Ages, refers to the suffering Christ presented to the faithful after the Passion, serving an essentially devotional purpose. The sober yet expressive rendering of the face, the simplified forms of the body, and the pronounced frontality are characteristic of the late Gothic tradition, prior to the introduction of Renaissance canons. Traces of old polychromy are visible, particularly reds and flesh tones. The reverse side is roughly hollowed out, indicating an architectural purpose. Wear, loss of polychromy, small dents, and surface alterations are consistent with age and liturgical use. The piece is intact and has not been reassembled. France. Late 15th century. 66 x 33 cm. 70 x 24 x 30 cm. 85 x 30 x 35 cm. Lot stored in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.