17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Bisque Porcelain Figure of the Madonna in Prayer, Vieux Paris
France, circa 1850.
Bisque porcelain figure of the Virgin Mary, modelled standing in contemplative prayer with her hands clasped at her waist. She wears a full-length robe with deeply folded drapery and a veil drawn over her head and shoulders. The facial features are finely rendered with downcast eyes and a serene expression. The square stepped base is glazed, forming a contrast with the unglazed bisque body.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Madonna in gebed, Vieux Paris.
Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Maagd Maria, staand gemodelleerd in ingetogen gebed met gevouwen handen ter hoogte van de taille. Ze draagt een lang gewaad met diepvallende plooien en een sluier over hoofd en schouders. Haar gelaat is fijn uitgewerkt, met neergeslagen ogen en een serene uitdrukking. De vierkante geprofileerde voet is geglazuurd, wat contrasteert met het ongeglazuurde biscuitlichaam.
30 cm. high.
Note:
This figure was produced in Paris during the mid-19th century in one of the many porcelain workshops collectively referred to as Vieux Paris. Bisque porcelain, with its unglazed matte finish, was favoured for religious sculpture due to its resemblance to carved marble.
France, circa 1850.
Bisque porcelain figure of the Virgin Mary, modelled standing in contemplative prayer with her hands clasped at her waist. She wears a full-length robe with deeply folded drapery and a veil drawn over her head and shoulders. The facial features are finely rendered with downcast eyes and a serene expression. The square stepped base is glazed, forming a contrast with the unglazed bisque body.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Madonna in gebed, Vieux Paris.
Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de Maagd Maria, staand gemodelleerd in ingetogen gebed met gevouwen handen ter hoogte van de taille. Ze draagt een lang gewaad met diepvallende plooien en een sluier over hoofd en schouders. Haar gelaat is fijn uitgewerkt, met neergeslagen ogen en een serene uitdrukking. De vierkante geprofileerde voet is geglazuurd, wat contrasteert met het ongeglazuurde biscuitlichaam.
30 cm. high.
Note:
This figure was produced in Paris during the mid-19th century in one of the many porcelain workshops collectively referred to as Vieux Paris. Bisque porcelain, with its unglazed matte finish, was favoured for religious sculpture due to its resemblance to carved marble.
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.
