O4/0905
SAINT JOHN OF NEPOMUK
Central Europe,
18th century
Chamber statuette of Apotheosis of Saint John of Nepomuk. Figure finely carved of ivory, h. 19 cm. On a base imitating dramatic clouds of polychromed wood, with attributes of the Saint: opened book of ivory and 5 stars of gilded metal, on higher triangular volute plinth of stained wood, total h. 34,5 cm. Marked by a paper collection label. Condition: restored.