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Southern Netherlandish, circa 1540-1550 — Charles V (1500-1558), Holy Roman Emperor
Southern Netherlandish, circa 1540-1550

Charles V (1500-1558), Holy Roman Emperor

This Southern Netherlandish alabaster and black marble portrait bust of Charles V dates to circa 1540-1550 and depicts the Holy Roman Emperor. The work exemplifies Renaissance portraiture with its attention to physiognomic detail and material refinement.

Medium
alabaster, black marble, gilt wood frame
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture from Four Millennia

July 4, 2023

Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000

Lot 115

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Southern Netherlandish, circa 1540-1550, Charles V (1500-1558), Holy Roman Emperor

This Southern Netherlandish alabaster and black marble portrait bust of Charles V dates to circa 1540-1550 and depicts the Holy Roman Emperor. The work exemplifies Renaissance portraiture with its attention to physiognomic detail and material refinement.

Medium
alabaster, black marble, gilt wood frame
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Alabaster Relief, Portrait Sculpture, Relief Carving, Royal Portrait, Holy Roman Empire, 16th Century, Northern Renaissance, Flemish