$6,000
AFTER LUCAS CRANACH, THE ELDER (GERMAN 1472-1553), 18TH C. OIL ON CANVAS ON WOOD PANEL, 23" X 16":"The Lamentation of Christ"; bearing the date of 1538 and the flying serpent mark of Cranach in the lower left; wood, gold leaf, and gesso frame mounted within another modern frame, H 32" x W 24 1/2". William J. Hisgrove, NY, May 9, 1958 restorer's description reproduced in the detail photos for this entry. Original of restorer's description is in the customer file. Digital photos looked at by Richard L. Feigen, Richard L. Feigen & Co., New York, NY, a recognized authenticator of Lucas Cranach, and a negative authentication determination was made.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2006-10-15
