German Gothic “Corpus Christi” Wood Carving Fragment, 15th Century
A fragmentary Gothic carved wood Corpus Christi figure, the attenuated body rendered with a pronounced ribcage, narrow waist, and elongated legs typical of late medieval German crucifixion sculpture. Traces of original polychrome remain beneath a later darkened devotional surface. Formerly part of a larger crucifix group; now lacking the head, arms, and portions of the feet
height 23 inches
Provenance: Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Maine, 2/15/2008, Lot 152 ($1,600)
Estimate: $800 - $1200