17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Pair of Holy Water Fonts Depicting Christ and the Virgin Mary, by Société Céramique
Société Céramique, Maastricht.
The Netherlands, circa 1920.
A pair of triangular ceramic holy water fonts featuring high-relief portraits. One font depicts the profile of Christ with radiant beams, framed by a painted yellow and blue border; the other shows the Virgin Mary with a bowed head beneath a simple halo, accented with blue and yellow lines. Each is designed with a rounded basin integrated into the form and has a suspension hole for wall mounting. Both are marked on the reverse with the printed Société Céramique Maastricht factory stamp.
Paar wijwaterbakken met Christus en de Heilige Maagd, door Société Céramique.
Société Céramique, Maastricht. Nederland, ca. 1920.
Een paar driehoekige keramische wijwaterbakken met portretten in hoog reliëf. Eén toont Christus in profiel met stralenkrans, omlijst door een geschilderde geel-blauwe rand; de andere toont Maria met gebogen hoofd onder een eenvoudige nimbus, geaccentueerd met blauwe en gele lijnen. Beide modellen zijn voorzien van een geïntegreerd afgerond waterbakje en een ophanggat. De achterzijde is gemerkt met het gedrukte fabrieksmerk van Société Céramique Maastricht.
14 cm. high.
Note:
Société Céramique (1859–1958), based in Maastricht, was one of the leading producers of Dutch ceramics during the 19th and 20th centuries. Known for both utilitarian and devotional pieces, the company catered to the Catholic revival in the Netherlands by producing religious items like these holy water fonts. The stylized, geometric forms and restrained decoration of this pair reflect early 20th-century Art Deco influences, while maintaining their traditional devotional function.
Sold for €75
Société Céramique, Maastricht.
The Netherlands, circa 1920.
A pair of triangular ceramic holy water fonts featuring high-relief portraits. One font depicts the profile of Christ with radiant beams, framed by a painted yellow and blue border; the other shows the Virgin Mary with a bowed head beneath a simple halo, accented with blue and yellow lines. Each is designed with a rounded basin integrated into the form and has a suspension hole for wall mounting. Both are marked on the reverse with the printed Société Céramique Maastricht factory stamp.
Paar wijwaterbakken met Christus en de Heilige Maagd, door Société Céramique.
Société Céramique, Maastricht. Nederland, ca. 1920.
Een paar driehoekige keramische wijwaterbakken met portretten in hoog reliëf. Eén toont Christus in profiel met stralenkrans, omlijst door een geschilderde geel-blauwe rand; de andere toont Maria met gebogen hoofd onder een eenvoudige nimbus, geaccentueerd met blauwe en gele lijnen. Beide modellen zijn voorzien van een geïntegreerd afgerond waterbakje en een ophanggat. De achterzijde is gemerkt met het gedrukte fabrieksmerk van Société Céramique Maastricht.
14 cm. high.
Note:
Société Céramique (1859–1958), based in Maastricht, was one of the leading producers of Dutch ceramics during the 19th and 20th centuries. Known for both utilitarian and devotional pieces, the company catered to the Catholic revival in the Netherlands by producing religious items like these holy water fonts. The stylized, geometric forms and restrained decoration of this pair reflect early 20th-century Art Deco influences, while maintaining their traditional devotional function.
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.
