Large limestone corbel carved in high relief depicting... Lot 37

Large limestone corbel carved in high relief depicting a jester. The jester is depicted in a grotesque attitude, kneeling with one leg curled under him, the other bent backwards, holding a marotte with a fool's head in his right hand; he is wearing a donkey-eared cap, a puffed-up tunic and lace-up boots; very expressive, hilarious head with an open mouth revealing his tongue; richly molded upper part. 15th century H. 48 cm - W. 36 cm - D. 58 cm (small accidents and erosion) Provenance : - Former Jacqueline Boccador collection, Paris