Christ "vivo" carved ivory, France 17th century

Very vigorously carved in the round and in the smallest detail, this ivory sculpture dates from the late seventeenth century, early eighteenth. The work of a French photographer, this great Christ, is represented juxtaposed feet and head bent to the left.
 
Height: 37cm

On a sober blackened metal base (total height: 41cm)
 
Beautiful state of conservation, to note a restoration with the right hand.

Ivory Elephantidaes spp (I / A) pre-convention specimens prior to June 1, 1947 and therefore in accordance with Regulation 338/97 of 9/12/1996 in its article 2-W. LF