17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Pair of Ceramic Holy Water Fonts Depicting a Praying Nun, by Petrus Regout
Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht.
The Netherlands, circa 1900.
A pair of ceramic holy water fonts molded in relief with the figure of a praying nun in front of a cross, her hands joined in devotion. One font is glazed in celadon green, the other in ivory white. Each has an architectural triangular top and a rounded basin, with the word "AMEN" inscribed in relief at the front. The reverse of each bears the printed factory mark of Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht.
Paar keramische wijwaterbakken met biddende non, door Petrus Regout.
Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht. Nederland, ca. 1900.
Een paar keramische wijwaterbakken, in reliëf gemodelleerd met de voorstelling van een biddende non voor een kruis, met gevouwen handen in devotie. Eén bak is geglazuurd in seladongroen, de andere in ivoorwit. Beide zijn voorzien van een architectonische driehoekige top en een afgerond bakje, met het woord “AMEN” in reliëf aan de voorzijde. De achterzijde is gemerkt met het gedrukte fabrieksmerk van Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht.
17 cm. high.
Note:
Petrus Regout (1801–1878) established Petrus Regout & Co. in Maastricht in 1836, marking the beginning of industrial-scale ceramic production in the Netherlands. By the turn of the 20th century, the firm was producing a wide variety of religious and devotional objects in addition to tableware. Holy water fonts such as these were popular devotional items for use in Catholic homes, reflecting both artistic stylization and mass-production techniques.
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Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht.
The Netherlands, circa 1900.
A pair of ceramic holy water fonts molded in relief with the figure of a praying nun in front of a cross, her hands joined in devotion. One font is glazed in celadon green, the other in ivory white. Each has an architectural triangular top and a rounded basin, with the word "AMEN" inscribed in relief at the front. The reverse of each bears the printed factory mark of Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht.
Paar keramische wijwaterbakken met biddende non, door Petrus Regout.
Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht. Nederland, ca. 1900.
Een paar keramische wijwaterbakken, in reliëf gemodelleerd met de voorstelling van een biddende non voor een kruis, met gevouwen handen in devotie. Eén bak is geglazuurd in seladongroen, de andere in ivoorwit. Beide zijn voorzien van een architectonische driehoekige top en een afgerond bakje, met het woord “AMEN” in reliëf aan de voorzijde. De achterzijde is gemerkt met het gedrukte fabrieksmerk van Petrus Regout & Co., Maastricht.
17 cm. high.
Note:
Petrus Regout (1801–1878) established Petrus Regout & Co. in Maastricht in 1836, marking the beginning of industrial-scale ceramic production in the Netherlands. By the turn of the 20th century, the firm was producing a wide variety of religious and devotional objects in addition to tableware. Holy water fonts such as these were popular devotional items for use in Catholic homes, reflecting both artistic stylization and mass-production techniques.
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.
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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.
