17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Vieux Paris Porcelain Holy Water Font with Angel and Gilt Cross
Paris, mid-19th century.
Porcelain holy water font in the form of a winged angel standing in prayer before a cross, with a moulded shell-shaped basin at the base. The figure is executed in glazed white porcelain with finely detailed wings and flowing drapery. The cross is glazed and richly highlighted in burnished gold, featuring a central medallion with a white dove representing the Holy Spirit. The back of the cross is painted in imitation of masonry blocks with gilt lining.
Vieux Paris porseleinen wijwaterbak met engel en verguld kruis.
Parijs, midden 19e eeuw.
Porseleinen wijwaterbak in de vorm van een gevleugelde engel in gebed voor een kruis, met een gemodelleerde schelpvormige bak aan de basis. Uitgevoerd in wit geglazuurd porselein met fijn uitgewerkte vleugels en soepel vallende draperie. Het kruis is geglazuurd en rijkelijk afgewerkt met gepolijst goud, met in het midden een medaillon met witte duif als symbool van de Heilige Geest. Achterzijde van het kruis beschilderd als imitatie van metselwerk met vergulde lijnen.
25 cm. high.
Note:
This holy water font is typical of the devotional porcelain produced in Paris during the mid-19th century, known collectively as Vieux Paris. These objects were often made in small manufactories and sold through religious retailers or at pilgrimage sites. The use of gilt and symbolic iconography—particularly the dove and cross—reflects the period’s emphasis on piety, protection, and personal devotion. Such pieces were intended for household use, hung near doorways to allow the faithful to bless themselves upon entering or leaving the home.
Paris, mid-19th century.
Porcelain holy water font in the form of a winged angel standing in prayer before a cross, with a moulded shell-shaped basin at the base. The figure is executed in glazed white porcelain with finely detailed wings and flowing drapery. The cross is glazed and richly highlighted in burnished gold, featuring a central medallion with a white dove representing the Holy Spirit. The back of the cross is painted in imitation of masonry blocks with gilt lining.
Vieux Paris porseleinen wijwaterbak met engel en verguld kruis.
Parijs, midden 19e eeuw.
Porseleinen wijwaterbak in de vorm van een gevleugelde engel in gebed voor een kruis, met een gemodelleerde schelpvormige bak aan de basis. Uitgevoerd in wit geglazuurd porselein met fijn uitgewerkte vleugels en soepel vallende draperie. Het kruis is geglazuurd en rijkelijk afgewerkt met gepolijst goud, met in het midden een medaillon met witte duif als symbool van de Heilige Geest. Achterzijde van het kruis beschilderd als imitatie van metselwerk met vergulde lijnen.
25 cm. high.
Note:
This holy water font is typical of the devotional porcelain produced in Paris during the mid-19th century, known collectively as Vieux Paris. These objects were often made in small manufactories and sold through religious retailers or at pilgrimage sites. The use of gilt and symbolic iconography—particularly the dove and cross—reflects the period’s emphasis on piety, protection, and personal devotion. Such pieces were intended for household use, hung near doorways to allow the faithful to bless themselves upon entering or leaving the home.
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.
