Very important walnut panel carved in high relief,... Lot 23

Very important walnut panel carved in high relief, polychromed and gilded representing the Adoration of the Magi and the Announcement to the shepherds. On the left, the stable of the Nativity with Mary lying on her delivery bed holding the Child to Melchior who brings him a cup, his crown on the ground, while Saint Joseph stands beside her, seated and leaning on a stick; the roof of the stable, crowned by a star, shelters the ox and the donkey in front of a manger bearing the letters L D. In the centre, the two other kings: Gaspard points to the star with his right index finger, holding a covered cup against him, Balthasar, the African Magus, advancing with a cup, his left hand on the handle of his sword. To the right, two shepherds, one playing the bagpipes, raising their heads to the announcing angel holding a banner, in the corner of the panel. Framed with mouldings on three sides decorated with cut foliage and bearing a shield in the centre. Burgundy, circa 1450-1470 Height : 59,5 cm - Length : 198,5 cm - Depth : 11,5 cm (small lacks) Provenance : former private Burgundy collection for several generations.