The Late Middle Ages of Louis-Pierre Bresset Enthroned

Result EUR180,320

Published on 02 March 2023, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 23 February 2023 - 14:00 (CET) - Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

The market and an institution honored Louis-Pierre Bresset's choices, under the compassionate gaze of the Virgin and Christ.

Southern Netherlands or eastern France, second half of the 15th century. Descent... The Late Middle Ages of Louis-Pierre Bresset Enthroned

Southern Netherlands or eastern France, second half of the 15th century. Descent from the Cross With Angels, carved polychrome and giltwood, h. 52.5 cm/20.4 in.

Result: €180,320

Only about fifteen pieces from the medieval art gallery owner Louis-Pierre Bresset's (1902-1988) collection, which were selected by his family, were offered for auction in this section dedicated to the Late Middle Ages. Among these, the palm, not of martyrdom but of victory, was bestowed on this Descent from the Cross With Angel s (see photo). The polychromed…

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