17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Polychrome and Gilt Porcelain Figure of the Virgin in Prayer, Vieux Paris
Vieux Paris porcelain, unmarked.
France, circa 1850.
Porcelain figure of the Virgin depicted standing with hands in prayer, wearing a long white robe adorned with gilt scroll motifs and a blue and ochre mantle decorated with gold stars. Her long brown hair falls down her back, and she stands on a scrolled base with gilded accents and green and brown ground detailing. The base underside bears no factory mark, but shows an incised “X” and “II”.
Polychroom en verguld porseleinen beeld van de biddende Maagd, Vieux Paris.
Vieux Paris porselein, ongemerkt. Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Porseleinen beeld van de Maagd Maria, staand met gevouwen handen in gebed. Gekleed in een lang wit gewaad met verguld rolwerk, en een blauw-okerkleurige mantel versierd met goudsterren. Haar lange bruine haar valt over de rug. Geplaatst op een sierlijke voet met vergulde accenten en een ondergrond in groen- en bruintinten. Onderzijde van de voet zonder fabrieksmerk, maar met ingekraste tekens “X” en “II”.
21 cm. high.
Note:
Characteristic of Vieux Paris porcelain, this devotional figure reflects the decorative exuberance and religious sentiment of mid-19th-century France. The use of cobalt blue and lavish gilding was typical of Parisian porcelain ateliers producing for domestic altars and private chapels. The lack of a maker’s mark is common for Vieux Paris, which encompassed more than 30 independent porcelain factories active in and around Paris untill approximately 1870.
Vieux Paris porcelain, unmarked.
France, circa 1850.
Porcelain figure of the Virgin depicted standing with hands in prayer, wearing a long white robe adorned with gilt scroll motifs and a blue and ochre mantle decorated with gold stars. Her long brown hair falls down her back, and she stands on a scrolled base with gilded accents and green and brown ground detailing. The base underside bears no factory mark, but shows an incised “X” and “II”.
Polychroom en verguld porseleinen beeld van de biddende Maagd, Vieux Paris.
Vieux Paris porselein, ongemerkt. Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Porseleinen beeld van de Maagd Maria, staand met gevouwen handen in gebed. Gekleed in een lang wit gewaad met verguld rolwerk, en een blauw-okerkleurige mantel versierd met goudsterren. Haar lange bruine haar valt over de rug. Geplaatst op een sierlijke voet met vergulde accenten en een ondergrond in groen- en bruintinten. Onderzijde van de voet zonder fabrieksmerk, maar met ingekraste tekens “X” en “II”.
21 cm. high.
Note:
Characteristic of Vieux Paris porcelain, this devotional figure reflects the decorative exuberance and religious sentiment of mid-19th-century France. The use of cobalt blue and lavish gilding was typical of Parisian porcelain ateliers producing for domestic altars and private chapels. The lack of a maker’s mark is common for Vieux Paris, which encompassed more than 30 independent porcelain factories active in and around Paris untill approximately 1870.
Condition:
Firing flaw to the base and a 1 cm. hairline to the side of the base.
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.
