Surroundings of Georg Petel (1601/02 -1635), Augsburg, circa 1620-1630 Living Christ Figure in carved ivory Standing on a later metal base H.52 cm (20 ½ in.) H. (with base) : 60 cm (23 ½ in.) l.43 cm (17 in.) Provenance : Former Belgian private collection. Comparative bibliography : G. Van Bever, Les Tailleurs d'Yvoire de la Renaissance au XIXe siècle, Ed du Cercle d'art, Brussels, 1946. L. Krempel, Georg Petel 1601/1602-1634. Bildhauer im Dreißigjährigen Krieg, Munich 2007. A carved ivory figure of Cristo Vivo, circle of Georg Petel (1601/02 - 1635), Augsburg, circa 1620-1630 Authorised for sale in the European Union. Autorisation to sell within the EU. *Information for buyers: If you are leaving the EU, you may need to obtain a CITES re-export certificate, which is the responsibility of the future buyer. *Information to the buyers : For an exit from the EU, a CITES re-export certificate will be necessary, at the buyer's expense. The 17th-century German Baroque sculptor Georg Petel's depiction of Christ is particularly notable for its expressiveness and sense of drama. Petel is known for his sculptures in wood, stone and ivory, but his ability to work in marble and bronze also left a significant mark. Petel's works often focus on religious themes, and his depictions of Christ seek to capture the suffering and spirituality of the figure. Petel has a remarkable mastery of anatomical detail, which helps to bring his figures to life. His attention to musculature and gestures adds a realistic dimension to his works. The sculptor who created our Christ was undoubtedly familiar with Petel's work and was able to combine technique and emotion in his depiction of Christ, making this sculpture a work of great spiritual and artistic depth. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium