17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Bisque Porcelain Figure of the Madonna and Child, Mauger & Sons
Impressed mark “M&F” within an oval.
France, circa 1880.
Bisque porcelain figure of the Madonna holding the Christ Child, modelled in a gentle pose with serene expressions. The Virgin wears a long robe and veil, her head crowned with a garland of flowers. The Christ Child sits upright in her left arm, looking downward with hands folded. The shaped base is moulded with a heart motif and monogram “AM” (Auspice Maria) in low relief and is supported by scrolled feet.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Madonna met Kind, Mauger & Fils.
Geperst merk “M&F” in ovaal. Frankrijk, ca. 1880.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Madonna met het Christuskind, gemodelleerd in een zachte houding met serene uitdrukkingen. Maria draagt een lang gewaad met sluier en een bloemenkrans op het hoofd. Het Kind zit rechtop op haar linkerarm, met neergeslagen blik en gevouwen handen. De gevormde voet is voorzien van een hartmotief en het monogram “AM” (Auspice Maria) in laag reliëf, en rust op rolpoten.
23.5 cm high.
Note:
This devotional figure was produced by Mauger & Sons, identifiable by the impressed “M&F” mark. The firm was active in late 19th-century France, specialising in bisque porcelain statuary for religious devotion. The “AM” monogram on the base stands for Auspice Maria, Latin for “under the protection of Mary,” a common Marian symbol used in Catholic iconography.
Impressed mark “M&F” within an oval.
France, circa 1880.
Bisque porcelain figure of the Madonna holding the Christ Child, modelled in a gentle pose with serene expressions. The Virgin wears a long robe and veil, her head crowned with a garland of flowers. The Christ Child sits upright in her left arm, looking downward with hands folded. The shaped base is moulded with a heart motif and monogram “AM” (Auspice Maria) in low relief and is supported by scrolled feet.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Madonna met Kind, Mauger & Fils.
Geperst merk “M&F” in ovaal. Frankrijk, ca. 1880.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Madonna met het Christuskind, gemodelleerd in een zachte houding met serene uitdrukkingen. Maria draagt een lang gewaad met sluier en een bloemenkrans op het hoofd. Het Kind zit rechtop op haar linkerarm, met neergeslagen blik en gevouwen handen. De gevormde voet is voorzien van een hartmotief en het monogram “AM” (Auspice Maria) in laag reliëf, en rust op rolpoten.
23.5 cm high.
Note:
This devotional figure was produced by Mauger & Sons, identifiable by the impressed “M&F” mark. The firm was active in late 19th-century France, specialising in bisque porcelain statuary for religious devotion. The “AM” monogram on the base stands for Auspice Maria, Latin for “under the protection of Mary,” a common Marian symbol used in Catholic iconography.
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.
