17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Italian Enamelled Glass Pilgrim Flask with IHS Monogram and Birds
Venice, Italy, late 19th century.
Attributed to the Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company.
Mouth-blown clear glass pilgrim flask with flattened spherical body, cylindrical neck, applied loop handles, and spreading foot, entirely decorated in opaque enamels. The body is painted with scrolling foliate designs in white, framing pairs of stylised red and white birds and the Christogram "IHS" on both sides, set against a subtle iridescent ground. Additional red and white enamel motifs encircle the rim, while the foot is ringed with dots and leafy accents. The handles are applied with ribbing.
Italiaanse geëmailleerde glazen pelgrimsfles met IHS-monogram en vogels.
Venetië, Italië, eind 19e eeuw.
Toegeschreven aan de Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company.
Mondgeblazen pelgrimsfles van helder glas met afgeplatte bolvormige buik, cilindrische hals, aangezette oorvormige grepen en gespreide voet. Volledig versierd met dekkende emailverf. Op beide zijden gestileerde rode en witte vogels en het Christogram “IHS”, omlijst door wit bladwerk op een licht iriserende ondergrond. Rand en voet zijn afgewerkt met rode en witte emailaccenten in de vorm van punten, bladeren en kransen. De grepen zijn voorzien van ribbeldecoratie.
20.5 cm. high
Venice, Italy, late 19th century.
Attributed to the Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company.
Mouth-blown clear glass pilgrim flask with flattened spherical body, cylindrical neck, applied loop handles, and spreading foot, entirely decorated in opaque enamels. The body is painted with scrolling foliate designs in white, framing pairs of stylised red and white birds and the Christogram "IHS" on both sides, set against a subtle iridescent ground. Additional red and white enamel motifs encircle the rim, while the foot is ringed with dots and leafy accents. The handles are applied with ribbing.
Italiaanse geëmailleerde glazen pelgrimsfles met IHS-monogram en vogels.
Venetië, Italië, eind 19e eeuw.
Toegeschreven aan de Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company.
Mondgeblazen pelgrimsfles van helder glas met afgeplatte bolvormige buik, cilindrische hals, aangezette oorvormige grepen en gespreide voet. Volledig versierd met dekkende emailverf. Op beide zijden gestileerde rode en witte vogels en het Christogram “IHS”, omlijst door wit bladwerk op een licht iriserende ondergrond. Rand en voet zijn afgewerkt met rode en witte emailaccenten in de vorm van punten, bladeren en kransen. De grepen zijn voorzien van ribbeldecoratie.
20.5 cm. high
Condition:
The foot repaired, but appears to have been done during its creation.
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.
