$13,000
Netherlandish, early 16th century. A carved oak figural group sculpture depicting the young Virgin Mary wedding the elderly Joseph with the High Priest Zacharias behind the couple holding their hands together and gesturing a blessing, the trio accompanied by the bride's parents, Anna and Joachim, as well as several rejected suitors and/or elders, altogether to an integrally carved base. Approximate height 22.75, width 18.75", depth 4.25". Provenance: By descent from Mr. Valentin Weisbach (German/ American, 1843-1899) whereby gifted by Professor Gunnar Dybwad (German/ American, 1909-2001) to a New England Institution and then sold at Christie's, New York, March 30, 1999 as lot 32, whereby acquired by a private California collector and sold at Christie's, New York, May 18, 2005 as lot 472, whereby acquired by the Estate of Dr. Woody Cobbs and Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
