Group depicting the Holy Family in polychrome terracotta, ho - Lot 117

Group depicting the Holy Family in polychrome terracotta, hollow back. Seated on a large globe, the Infant Jesus clasps the Cross in his arms, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Joseph, who bow to him. Naturalistic terrace with masoned semicircular arch. Antwerp, attributed to Walter Pompe (Lith, 1703 - Antwerp, 1777), 18th century Height: 45 cm On back, exhibition label Mechelen, 4 eeuwen aartsbisschoppelijke stad on back Walter Pompe (Lith, 1703 - Antwerp, 1777) was a Flemish sculptor active mainly in Antwerp in the 18th century. A pupil of Michiel van der Voort the Elder, he became Master of the Saint Luke's Guild in 1730 and ran a major workshop, renowned for its Baroque religious works. Expert: Cabinet Fligny Paris