17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Polychrome Glazed Ceramic Relief of the Crucifixion
Southern Netherlands, early to mid. 20th century.
Rectangular upright ceramic relief depicting the Crucifixion of Christ in high relief against a stylised cross, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John. The figures are glazed in soft tones of blue, beige, and ochre, with gilded haloes. The stepped base is inscribed in relief: VAN DE WIEGE / TOT AAN ’T GRAF / WEES O KRUIS / MIJ VAN DE STAAF, referencing a devotional text invoking the cross from cradle to grave. The reverse is unglazed.
Polychroom geglazuurd keramisch reliëf van de Kruisiging.
Zuidelijke Nederlanden, begin tot midden 20e eeuw.
Staand rechthoekig keramisch reliëf met een voorstelling van de Kruisiging van Christus in hoog reliëf tegen een gestileerd kruis, geflankeerd door de Heilige Maagd Maria en Sint Jan. De figuren zijn geglazuurd in zachte tinten blauw, beige en oker, met vergulde aureolen. De getrapte basis draagt een reliëfinscriptie: VAN DE WIEGE / TOT AAN ’T GRAF / WEES O KRUIS / MIJ VAN DE STAAF, verwijzend naar een devotionele tekst die het kruis aanroept van wieg tot graf. De achterzijde is ongeglazuurd.
Measurement: 41 x 18.5 x 4 cm.
Note:
The inscription is a variant of a traditional Dutch devotional rhyme that emphasizes lifelong Christian devotion centered on the symbolism of the cross. Although unsigned, the work shows stylistic similarities with early 20th-century ecclesiastical ceramics produced in religious or monastic art schools across Belgium and the southern Netherlands. These ceramic reliefs were commonly used in private devotion or mounted in chapels.
Sold for €25
Southern Netherlands, early to mid. 20th century.
Rectangular upright ceramic relief depicting the Crucifixion of Christ in high relief against a stylised cross, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John. The figures are glazed in soft tones of blue, beige, and ochre, with gilded haloes. The stepped base is inscribed in relief: VAN DE WIEGE / TOT AAN ’T GRAF / WEES O KRUIS / MIJ VAN DE STAAF, referencing a devotional text invoking the cross from cradle to grave. The reverse is unglazed.
Polychroom geglazuurd keramisch reliëf van de Kruisiging.
Zuidelijke Nederlanden, begin tot midden 20e eeuw.
Staand rechthoekig keramisch reliëf met een voorstelling van de Kruisiging van Christus in hoog reliëf tegen een gestileerd kruis, geflankeerd door de Heilige Maagd Maria en Sint Jan. De figuren zijn geglazuurd in zachte tinten blauw, beige en oker, met vergulde aureolen. De getrapte basis draagt een reliëfinscriptie: VAN DE WIEGE / TOT AAN ’T GRAF / WEES O KRUIS / MIJ VAN DE STAAF, verwijzend naar een devotionele tekst die het kruis aanroept van wieg tot graf. De achterzijde is ongeglazuurd.
Measurement: 41 x 18.5 x 4 cm.
Note:
The inscription is a variant of a traditional Dutch devotional rhyme that emphasizes lifelong Christian devotion centered on the symbolism of the cross. Although unsigned, the work shows stylistic similarities with early 20th-century ecclesiastical ceramics produced in religious or monastic art schools across Belgium and the southern Netherlands. These ceramic reliefs were commonly used in private devotion or mounted in chapels.
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.
