17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Polychrome Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile of Saint Joseph, by Giel Keulen (1900–1960)
Sphinx, Petrus Regout, Maastricht, marked and with incised monogram “G.K.”
The Netherlands, circa 1945–1960.
Wall-mounted ceramic tile in high relief depicting the bust of Saint Joseph with short beard and calm, contemplative expression, set against a blue ground with a gilt-edged white halo. Executed in white-glazed ceramic with minimal detailing, accented in blue and gold. Arched form with smooth edges and suspension hole to the back. The tile is signed with the incised monogram of Giel Johannes Guillaume Keulen, chief modeller at De Sphinx.
Polychroom geglazuurde keramische wandtegel met Sint Jozef, Giel Keulen.
Sphinx Petrus Regout, Maastricht. Nederland, ca. 1945–1960.
Wandtegel van keramiek in hoogreliëf met een bustevoorstelling van Sint Jozef met korte baard en rustige, beschouwende blik, geplaatst tegen een blauwe achtergrond met wit nimbus afgezet met goud. Uitgevoerd in witgeglazuurd keramiek met sobere detaillering, geaccentueerd in blauw en goud. Gebogen vorm met gladde randen en ophanggat aan de achterzijde. Gemonogrammeerd “G.K.” voor Giel Johannes Guillaume Keulen (1900–1960), hoofdmodelleur van De Sphinx.
29 x 22 cm.
Note:
Giel Keulen’s stylised religious ceramics reflect the liturgical aesthetics and devotional clarity of post-war Dutch Catholicism. This portrayal of Saint Joseph — patron saint of workers, fathers, and the universal Church — follows Keulen’s characteristic approach: simplified, modern, yet reverent. Created at Petrus Regout’s Sphinx factory in Maastricht, this tile would have been used in domestic or institutional devotional spaces, often displayed alongside matching representations of the Sacred Heart or the Madonna.
Sold for €38
Sphinx, Petrus Regout, Maastricht, marked and with incised monogram “G.K.”
The Netherlands, circa 1945–1960.
Wall-mounted ceramic tile in high relief depicting the bust of Saint Joseph with short beard and calm, contemplative expression, set against a blue ground with a gilt-edged white halo. Executed in white-glazed ceramic with minimal detailing, accented in blue and gold. Arched form with smooth edges and suspension hole to the back. The tile is signed with the incised monogram of Giel Johannes Guillaume Keulen, chief modeller at De Sphinx.
Polychroom geglazuurde keramische wandtegel met Sint Jozef, Giel Keulen.
Sphinx Petrus Regout, Maastricht. Nederland, ca. 1945–1960.
Wandtegel van keramiek in hoogreliëf met een bustevoorstelling van Sint Jozef met korte baard en rustige, beschouwende blik, geplaatst tegen een blauwe achtergrond met wit nimbus afgezet met goud. Uitgevoerd in witgeglazuurd keramiek met sobere detaillering, geaccentueerd in blauw en goud. Gebogen vorm met gladde randen en ophanggat aan de achterzijde. Gemonogrammeerd “G.K.” voor Giel Johannes Guillaume Keulen (1900–1960), hoofdmodelleur van De Sphinx.
29 x 22 cm.
Note:
Giel Keulen’s stylised religious ceramics reflect the liturgical aesthetics and devotional clarity of post-war Dutch Catholicism. This portrayal of Saint Joseph — patron saint of workers, fathers, and the universal Church — follows Keulen’s characteristic approach: simplified, modern, yet reverent. Created at Petrus Regout’s Sphinx factory in Maastricht, this tile would have been used in domestic or institutional devotional spaces, often displayed alongside matching representations of the Sacred Heart or the Madonna.
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.
