17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Vieux Andenne Crucifix with Porcelain Holy Water Font
Vieux Andenne.
Belgium, mid-19th century.
A Vieux Andenne porcelain holy water font incorporating a black wooden crucifix with a finely modeled porcelain corpus of Christ. Below the crucified figure stand Saint John and the Virgin Mary, depicted in soft pastel robes with hand-painted details and highlighted in gilt. The shell-shaped basin at the base is adorned with Rococo-style gilded scrolls and flourishes. The reverse of the porcelain section is undecorated.
Kruisbeeld met porseleinen wijwaterbak, Vieux Andenne.
Vieux Andenne. België, midden 19e eeuw.
Porseleinen wijwaterbak van Vieux Andenne, gecombineerd met een zwart houten kruisbeeld en een fijn gemodelleerde porseleinen corpus van Christus. Onder de gekruisigde figuur staan Sint Jan en de Heilige Maagd Maria, afgebeeld in pastelkleurige gewaden met met de hand geschilderde details en vergulde accenten. Het schelpvormige bakje aan de voet is versierd met rococo-achtig rolwerk en vergulde ornamenten. De achterzijde van het porseleinen gedeelte is ongedecoreerd.
53 cm. high.
Note:
Vieux Andenne porcelain refers to the production of high-quality ceramics in Andenne, Belgium, particularly popular during the 19th century. Known for its fine white porcelain and subtle, often pastel-colored decoration, Vieux Andenne holy water fonts combined devotional function with decorative artistry for domestic altars.
Sold for €25
Vieux Andenne.
Belgium, mid-19th century.
A Vieux Andenne porcelain holy water font incorporating a black wooden crucifix with a finely modeled porcelain corpus of Christ. Below the crucified figure stand Saint John and the Virgin Mary, depicted in soft pastel robes with hand-painted details and highlighted in gilt. The shell-shaped basin at the base is adorned with Rococo-style gilded scrolls and flourishes. The reverse of the porcelain section is undecorated.
Kruisbeeld met porseleinen wijwaterbak, Vieux Andenne.
Vieux Andenne. België, midden 19e eeuw.
Porseleinen wijwaterbak van Vieux Andenne, gecombineerd met een zwart houten kruisbeeld en een fijn gemodelleerde porseleinen corpus van Christus. Onder de gekruisigde figuur staan Sint Jan en de Heilige Maagd Maria, afgebeeld in pastelkleurige gewaden met met de hand geschilderde details en vergulde accenten. Het schelpvormige bakje aan de voet is versierd met rococo-achtig rolwerk en vergulde ornamenten. De achterzijde van het porseleinen gedeelte is ongedecoreerd.
53 cm. high.
Note:
Vieux Andenne porcelain refers to the production of high-quality ceramics in Andenne, Belgium, particularly popular during the 19th century. Known for its fine white porcelain and subtle, often pastel-colored decoration, Vieux Andenne holy water fonts combined devotional function with decorative artistry for domestic altars.
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.
