17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Bisque Porcelain Figure of Saint Joseph with Lilies, Vieux Paris
France, circa 1850.
Bisque porcelain figure of Saint Joseph depicted standing with his right hand clutching his robe and his left hand holding a flowering staff of lilies. He wears long classical robes with finely modelled folds, and his facial features are rendered with a stylised beard and curled hair. The domed base is encircled with stars and rests on a shaped pedestal featuring the raised monogram “S.J.” within a decorative cartouche.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de heilige Jozef met lelietak, Vieux Paris.
Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van Sint Jozef, staand afgebeeld met de rechterhand in zijn gewaad en een bloeiende leliestaf in de linkerhand. Hij draagt lange klassieke gewaden met fijn gemodelleerde plooien, en zijn gelaat is vormgegeven met gestileerde baard en gekruld haar. De gewelfde voet is omrand met sterren en rust op een gevormde sokkel met het verhoogde monogram “S.J.” in een siercartouche.
27 cm. high.
Note:
The lily staff is a traditional attribute of Saint Joseph, symbolising purity and his role as protector of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child.
Sold for €12
France, circa 1850.
Bisque porcelain figure of Saint Joseph depicted standing with his right hand clutching his robe and his left hand holding a flowering staff of lilies. He wears long classical robes with finely modelled folds, and his facial features are rendered with a stylised beard and curled hair. The domed base is encircled with stars and rests on a shaped pedestal featuring the raised monogram “S.J.” within a decorative cartouche.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de heilige Jozef met lelietak, Vieux Paris.
Frankrijk, ca. 1850.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van Sint Jozef, staand afgebeeld met de rechterhand in zijn gewaad en een bloeiende leliestaf in de linkerhand. Hij draagt lange klassieke gewaden met fijn gemodelleerde plooien, en zijn gelaat is vormgegeven met gestileerde baard en gekruld haar. De gewelfde voet is omrand met sterren en rust op een gevormde sokkel met het verhoogde monogram “S.J.” in een siercartouche.
27 cm. high.
Note:
The lily staff is a traditional attribute of Saint Joseph, symbolising purity and his role as protector of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child.
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.
