17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Polychrome Porcelain Figure of the Madonna and Child, Vieux Bruxelles
Vieux Bruxelles porcelain.
Belgium, late 19th century.
Standing crowned figure of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, executed in glazed porcelain with hand-painted polychrome decoration. The Madonna wears a long flowing gown in pastel tones of pink, yellow, and turquoise, adorned with raised gilt dots. The Child rests on her left arm and holds a small cross in his right hand. Both figures have delicately painted features and golden crowns. The circular base is decorated with black flower motifs.
Polychroom porseleinen beeld van de Madonna met Kind, Vieux Bruxelles.
Vieux Bruxelles porselein. België, eind 19e eeuw.
Staand beeld van de gekroonde Madonna met het Christuskind op de linkerarm, uitgevoerd in geglazuurd porselein met handgeschilderde polychrome decoratie. Maria draagt een lang vallend gewaad in pasteltinten roze, geel en turquoise, versierd met verhoogde vergulde stippen. Het Kind houdt een klein kruis in de rechterhand. Beide figuren hebben fijn geschilderde gelaatstrekken en gouden kronen. De ronde voet is versierd met zwarte bloemmotieven.
35 cm. high.
Note:
This figure belongs to the tradition of Vieux Bruxelles porcelain, a designation used for devotional and ornamental porcelain produced by multiple workshops active in Brussels from the late 18th through the 19th century. The applied raised gilt detailing and chromatic softness are typical of the Brussels style around 1880–1900.
Vieux Bruxelles porcelain.
Belgium, late 19th century.
Standing crowned figure of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, executed in glazed porcelain with hand-painted polychrome decoration. The Madonna wears a long flowing gown in pastel tones of pink, yellow, and turquoise, adorned with raised gilt dots. The Child rests on her left arm and holds a small cross in his right hand. Both figures have delicately painted features and golden crowns. The circular base is decorated with black flower motifs.
Polychroom porseleinen beeld van de Madonna met Kind, Vieux Bruxelles.
Vieux Bruxelles porselein. België, eind 19e eeuw.
Staand beeld van de gekroonde Madonna met het Christuskind op de linkerarm, uitgevoerd in geglazuurd porselein met handgeschilderde polychrome decoratie. Maria draagt een lang vallend gewaad in pasteltinten roze, geel en turquoise, versierd met verhoogde vergulde stippen. Het Kind houdt een klein kruis in de rechterhand. Beide figuren hebben fijn geschilderde gelaatstrekken en gouden kronen. De ronde voet is versierd met zwarte bloemmotieven.
35 cm. high.
Note:
This figure belongs to the tradition of Vieux Bruxelles porcelain, a designation used for devotional and ornamental porcelain produced by multiple workshops active in Brussels from the late 18th through the 19th century. The applied raised gilt detailing and chromatic softness are typical of the Brussels style around 1880–1900.
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.
