17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Gilt and Polychrome Porcelain Figure of the Madonna and Child, Vieux Paris
Vieux Paris porcelain, unmarked.
France, circa 1850.
Porcelain figure of the Madonna standing on an ornate Rococo-style base, holding the Christ Child on her left arm. Decorated in glossy white glaze with extensive parcel-gilding to the robe, drapery, and base, and with delicate polychrome detail to the faces and hair. The base is moulded with the crowned Marian monogram “AM” within a star-studded medallion, symbolising “Ave Maria”.
Verguld en gepolychromeerd porseleinen beeld van de Madonna met Kind, Vieux Paris.
Vieux Paris porselein, ongemerkt. Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Porseleinen beeld van de Madonna met het Christuskind op de linkerarm, staand op een rijk bewerkte rococo-voet. Uitgevoerd in glanzend wit glazuur met uitgebreide vergulding op gewaad, draperie en voet, en fijne polychrome details op gezicht en haar. De voet is voorzien van het gekroonde Mariamonogram “AM” binnen een met sterren versierd medaillon, als symbool voor “Ave Maria”.
35 cm. high.
Note:
This figure is a product of the Vieux Paris porcelain tradition, a collective name for the many small Parisian porcelain workshops active between the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Characterised by rich gilding, elegant modelling, and devotional subjects, these works were popular for domestic altars and bourgeois interiors. The figure’s stylistic features, including the gilt accents and Marian emblem, suggest a mid-19th-century date, in line with similar religious figures from Paris ateliers.
Vieux Paris porcelain, unmarked.
France, circa 1850.
Porcelain figure of the Madonna standing on an ornate Rococo-style base, holding the Christ Child on her left arm. Decorated in glossy white glaze with extensive parcel-gilding to the robe, drapery, and base, and with delicate polychrome detail to the faces and hair. The base is moulded with the crowned Marian monogram “AM” within a star-studded medallion, symbolising “Ave Maria”.
Verguld en gepolychromeerd porseleinen beeld van de Madonna met Kind, Vieux Paris.
Vieux Paris porselein, ongemerkt. Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Porseleinen beeld van de Madonna met het Christuskind op de linkerarm, staand op een rijk bewerkte rococo-voet. Uitgevoerd in glanzend wit glazuur met uitgebreide vergulding op gewaad, draperie en voet, en fijne polychrome details op gezicht en haar. De voet is voorzien van het gekroonde Mariamonogram “AM” binnen een met sterren versierd medaillon, als symbool voor “Ave Maria”.
35 cm. high.
Note:
This figure is a product of the Vieux Paris porcelain tradition, a collective name for the many small Parisian porcelain workshops active between the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Characterised by rich gilding, elegant modelling, and devotional subjects, these works were popular for domestic altars and bourgeois interiors. The figure’s stylistic features, including the gilt accents and Marian emblem, suggest a mid-19th-century date, in line with similar religious figures from Paris ateliers.
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.
