17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Porcelain Figure of Our Lady of Lourdes, Vieux Bruxelles
Belgium, circa 1860.
Porcelain figure of the Madonna depicted as Our Lady of Lourdes, standing with hands clasped in prayer. She is dressed in a white robe and veil, with a light blue sash around the waist, and a gilt rosary with crucifix draped from her right wrist. The shaped base is moulded with rocks, shells, and vegetation, and inscribed in raised gilt letters “N.D. de Lourdes” to the front.
Porseleinen beeld van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes, Vieux Bruxelles.
België, ca. 1860.
Porseleinen beeld van de Madonna als Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes, staand met gevouwen handen in gebed. Ze draagt een wit gewaad met sluier en een lichtblauwe ceintuur, met een vergulde rozenkrans met kruis aan de rechterpols. De gevormde voet is gemodelleerd met rotsen, schelpen en begroeiing, en aan de voorzijde voorzien van het opschrift “N.D. de Lourdes” in verhoogde vergulde letters.
34 cm. high.
Note:
The inscription “N.D. de Lourdes” refers to Notre Dame de Lourdes, commemorating the Marian apparitions reported by Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. This figure was produced in the mid-19th century in one of the many Belgian porcelain ateliers collectively known as Vieux Bruxelles.
Belgium, circa 1860.
Porcelain figure of the Madonna depicted as Our Lady of Lourdes, standing with hands clasped in prayer. She is dressed in a white robe and veil, with a light blue sash around the waist, and a gilt rosary with crucifix draped from her right wrist. The shaped base is moulded with rocks, shells, and vegetation, and inscribed in raised gilt letters “N.D. de Lourdes” to the front.
Porseleinen beeld van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes, Vieux Bruxelles.
België, ca. 1860.
Porseleinen beeld van de Madonna als Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Lourdes, staand met gevouwen handen in gebed. Ze draagt een wit gewaad met sluier en een lichtblauwe ceintuur, met een vergulde rozenkrans met kruis aan de rechterpols. De gevormde voet is gemodelleerd met rotsen, schelpen en begroeiing, en aan de voorzijde voorzien van het opschrift “N.D. de Lourdes” in verhoogde vergulde letters.
34 cm. high.
Note:
The inscription “N.D. de Lourdes” refers to Notre Dame de Lourdes, commemorating the Marian apparitions reported by Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. This figure was produced in the mid-19th century in one of the many Belgian porcelain ateliers collectively known as Vieux Bruxelles.
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.
