17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Polychrome Biscuit Porcelain Group of the Pietà, Germany
Model number “1464” impressed to the reverse.
Germany, circa 1880.
Biscuit porcelain figure group depicting the Virgin Mary in mourning, holding the lifeless body of Christ across her lap in the traditional Pietà composition. Executed in matte porcelain with pastel-coloured garments—light blue, soft pink, and ivory—with painted features and wound marks. The figures are placed on a shaped oval base with a simple moulded edge and two red accent lines. Reverse with impressed model number “1464”.
Polychroom biscuitporseleinen groep van de Pietà, Duitsland.
Modelnummer “1464” in de achterzijde geperst. Duitsland, ca. 1880.
Beeldengroep in biscuitporselein met voorstelling van de rouwende Maagd Maria met het levenloze lichaam van Christus op haar schoot, in traditionele Pietà-opstelling. Uitgevoerd in mat porselein met gewaden in pasteltinten – lichtblauw, zachtroze en ivoor – en beschilderde gelaatstrekken en wondmerken. Geplaatst op een gevormde ovale voet met eenvoudige geprofileerde rand en twee rode accenten. Achterzijde met geperst modelnummer “1464”.
15 cm. high.
Model number “1464” impressed to the reverse.
Germany, circa 1880.
Biscuit porcelain figure group depicting the Virgin Mary in mourning, holding the lifeless body of Christ across her lap in the traditional Pietà composition. Executed in matte porcelain with pastel-coloured garments—light blue, soft pink, and ivory—with painted features and wound marks. The figures are placed on a shaped oval base with a simple moulded edge and two red accent lines. Reverse with impressed model number “1464”.
Polychroom biscuitporseleinen groep van de Pietà, Duitsland.
Modelnummer “1464” in de achterzijde geperst. Duitsland, ca. 1880.
Beeldengroep in biscuitporselein met voorstelling van de rouwende Maagd Maria met het levenloze lichaam van Christus op haar schoot, in traditionele Pietà-opstelling. Uitgevoerd in mat porselein met gewaden in pasteltinten – lichtblauw, zachtroze en ivoor – en beschilderde gelaatstrekken en wondmerken. Geplaatst op een gevormde ovale voet met eenvoudige geprofileerde rand en twee rode accenten. Achterzijde met geperst modelnummer “1464”.
15 cm. high.
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.
