ATLANTA, Ga. – A 15th century English Nottingham alabaster relief depicting the Resurrection of Christ, a rare 16th century hand-woven German Gothic figural tapestry panel, and an ink painting on silk of Mount Fuji by Japanese artist Yokoyama Taikan (1868-1958) will by auctioned by Ahlers & Ogletree Inc. April 30-May 1.
They are a few of the hundreds of important lots, mostly pulled from prominent Atlanta estates and collections, that will come up for bids. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.
Titled “The Atlanta Collection,” the two-day sale will feature 17th-19th century furniture, important Asian arts, fine estate silver, period oil paintings, Modern art and medieval ecclesiastical carvings.
Start times both auction days will be 11 a.m. Eastern.
The 15th century English Nottingham polychrome carved alabaster relief (below) depicts Jesus stepping out of the tomb and flanked by Roman soldiers. It is mounted to a later rectangular acrylic plank. The stone carving, 17¾ inches tall, should bring $20,000-$40,000.
The early 16th century German Gothic figural tapestry panel is horizontally aligned and measures 39¼ inches by 72 inches. It depicts three scenes divided by ribbon banderoles, with German text inscriptions. The central scene is of a young woman in a gown, presumably a queen, walking in a forest and looking back at a man, possibly a king. It is expected to breeze to $30,000-$50,000.
The ink scroll painting on silk by the renowned Japanese artist Yokoyama Taikan, titled simply Mount Fuji, is signed with Taikan’s seal lower left and measures 25¾ inches by 52¾ inches. It is a tonal, calm and serene view of the famous mountain in Japan. The scroll (below) is estimated to sell for $40,000-$60,000.
For details contact Ahlers & Ogletree by email at Info@AandOauctions.com or call 404-869-2478.