17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Glazed Ceramic Tile of the Holy Family, Charles Eyck (1897-1983)
Charles Eyck, monogrammed lower left.
The Netherlands, circa 1950.
Rectangular glazed ceramic tile depicting the Holy Family in stylised, linear forms characteristic of Charles Eyck’s post-war religious work. Mary is shown seated with the infant Christ on her lap, while Joseph stands beside them with staff in hand. The figures are framed by a faint inscription reading Sancta Familia incised into the glazed surface. The colour palette features earthy ochres, deep purples, and cobalt blues, rendered in low-relief glazes on a speckled ivory ground. Fitted with a wire suspension loop for wall display.
Keramische tegel met Heilige Familie, Charles Eyck (1897–1983)
Charles Eyck, gemonogrammeerd linksonder. Nederland, ca. 1950.
Rechthoekige geglazuurde keramische tegel met een voorstelling van de Heilige Familie in gestileerde, lijnmatige vormen, kenmerkend voor Eycks religieuze werk na de oorlog. Maria zit met het kind Jezus op schoot, terwijl Jozef naast hen staat met een staf in de hand. De figuren worden omlijst door een subtiele inscriptie “Sancta Familia”, ingekrast in het glazuur. Uitgevoerd in aardse okertinten, diepe purperen en kobaltblauwe glazuren in laag reliëf op een gespikkelde ivoorkleurige ondergrond. Voorzien van ophanglus.
19,5 x 15,5 cm.
Note:
Charles Eyck (1897–1983) was a notable Dutch painter, illustrator, and ceramist known for his deeply spiritual and symbolic religious works. He was associated with the Limburgse School, a group of artists active in the southern Netherlands, and is celebrated for reviving ecclesiastical art in the 20th century.
Sold for €12
Charles Eyck, monogrammed lower left.
The Netherlands, circa 1950.
Rectangular glazed ceramic tile depicting the Holy Family in stylised, linear forms characteristic of Charles Eyck’s post-war religious work. Mary is shown seated with the infant Christ on her lap, while Joseph stands beside them with staff in hand. The figures are framed by a faint inscription reading Sancta Familia incised into the glazed surface. The colour palette features earthy ochres, deep purples, and cobalt blues, rendered in low-relief glazes on a speckled ivory ground. Fitted with a wire suspension loop for wall display.
Keramische tegel met Heilige Familie, Charles Eyck (1897–1983)
Charles Eyck, gemonogrammeerd linksonder. Nederland, ca. 1950.
Rechthoekige geglazuurde keramische tegel met een voorstelling van de Heilige Familie in gestileerde, lijnmatige vormen, kenmerkend voor Eycks religieuze werk na de oorlog. Maria zit met het kind Jezus op schoot, terwijl Jozef naast hen staat met een staf in de hand. De figuren worden omlijst door een subtiele inscriptie “Sancta Familia”, ingekrast in het glazuur. Uitgevoerd in aardse okertinten, diepe purperen en kobaltblauwe glazuren in laag reliëf op een gespikkelde ivoorkleurige ondergrond. Voorzien van ophanglus.
19,5 x 15,5 cm.
Note:
Charles Eyck (1897–1983) was a notable Dutch painter, illustrator, and ceramist known for his deeply spiritual and symbolic religious works. He was associated with the Limburgse School, a group of artists active in the southern Netherlands, and is celebrated for reviving ecclesiastical art in the 20th century.
Auction: Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst, 17th May, 2025
Hessink’s Fine Art Auctioneers invites collectors and art enthusiasts to its upcoming Religious Art Auction, taking place on 17 May 2025 at 11:00 AM in Beek, Limburg, Netherlands. This curated event features a distinguished selection of 17th-century religious paintings by renowned Old Masters, alongside exquisite porcelain and ceramics spanning the 18th to 20th centuries.
Highlights include masterful oil paintings reflecting the spiritual artistry of the Dutch Golden Age, as well as rare porcelain pieces showcasing the craftsmanship of internationally acclaimed artists. This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire significant works that embody the rich heritage of religious art.
Explore a diverse selection of antique religious paintings, porcelain and earthenware figures, and plaques, alongside a stunning collection of modern and contemporary artworks. Whether you're a collector, an institution, or an enthusiast, this auction provides a rare opportunity to acquire sacred and meaningful pieces. Discover timeless treasures that inspire and endure.
Viewing
Viewing days are from Friday till Saturday 9 and 10 May, from 10:00 to 17:00 hours, and Monday till Friday 12 to 16 May from 10:00 to 17:00 hours cet.
