17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Bisque Porcelain Figure of Saint Roch, Mauger & Letu
Impressed mark “L & M” and model number “22” to the underside.
France, circa 1880.
Bisque porcelain figure of Saint Roch depicted as a pilgrim with a broad-brimmed hat, cloak, and staff. His right hand holds the scallop-topped pilgrim’s staff, while his left lifts his garment to reveal the plague sore on his leg—a key element of his iconography. At his side is the loyal dog said to have brought him bread during his illness. The shaped base is moulded with scrolled decoration and inscribed “Sᵗ ROCH” to the front.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de heilige Rochus, Mauger & Letu.
Onderzijde gemerkt “L & M” en modelnummer “22”. Frankrijk, ca. 1880.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de heilige Rochus, afgebeeld als pelgrim met breedgerande hoed, mantel en staf. In de rechterhand houdt hij een pelgrimsstaf met schelp, terwijl hij met de linker zijn gewaad optilt om de pestwond op zijn been te tonen – een kenmerkend element van zijn iconografie. Aan zijn zijde staat de trouwe hond die hem tijdens zijn ziekte brood bracht. De gevormde voet is voorzien van rolwerk en aan de voorzijde gemerkt met het opschrift “Sᵗ ROCH”.
26.5 cm. high.
Note:
Saint Roch (Saint Rocco) is venerated as the protector against plague and pestilence. According to legend, he contracted the plague while ministering to the sick and retreated into the forest, where he was miraculously sustained by a dog who brought him bread. This devotional figure was produced by Mauger & Letu, whose impressed mark appears beneath the base.
Sold for €38
Impressed mark “L & M” and model number “22” to the underside.
France, circa 1880.
Bisque porcelain figure of Saint Roch depicted as a pilgrim with a broad-brimmed hat, cloak, and staff. His right hand holds the scallop-topped pilgrim’s staff, while his left lifts his garment to reveal the plague sore on his leg—a key element of his iconography. At his side is the loyal dog said to have brought him bread during his illness. The shaped base is moulded with scrolled decoration and inscribed “Sᵗ ROCH” to the front.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de heilige Rochus, Mauger & Letu.
Onderzijde gemerkt “L & M” en modelnummer “22”. Frankrijk, ca. 1880.
Biscuitporseleinen beeld van de heilige Rochus, afgebeeld als pelgrim met breedgerande hoed, mantel en staf. In de rechterhand houdt hij een pelgrimsstaf met schelp, terwijl hij met de linker zijn gewaad optilt om de pestwond op zijn been te tonen – een kenmerkend element van zijn iconografie. Aan zijn zijde staat de trouwe hond die hem tijdens zijn ziekte brood bracht. De gevormde voet is voorzien van rolwerk en aan de voorzijde gemerkt met het opschrift “Sᵗ ROCH”.
26.5 cm. high.
Note:
Saint Roch (Saint Rocco) is venerated as the protector against plague and pestilence. According to legend, he contracted the plague while ministering to the sick and retreated into the forest, where he was miraculously sustained by a dog who brought him bread. This devotional figure was produced by Mauger & Letu, whose impressed mark appears beneath the base.
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.
