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Italian antique vase with lid in blue and white majolica, 1715
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique vase with lid in blue and white majolica, 1715
Vase with lid with round base in blue and white majolica. On one side of the vas...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica
Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley
Located in Folkestone, GB
An very fine quality burr walnut longcase clock from the Quenn Anne period with exceptionally well patinated case. With moulded stepped cornice above a fretwork border and silvered d...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Polychrome Figure of the Archangel Michael
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an exquisite, polychrome saint, or santo, possibly depicting the archangel Michael or Raphael, from the 17th or early 18th century. The statue is most likely Spanish, but pos...
Category
Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong Tureen 18 Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Imposing Hand Painted Chinese Export Porcelain Twin Handle Enameled Soup Tureen or Centerpiece of large proportions and traditional form, made during last quarter of the Eighteent...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 7 mineral specimens in natural form sourced from an ex British private collection.
Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this collection showc...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Teapot Stand Fisherman Ptn, Circa 1775
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good 18th century, First period (Dr. Wall), Worcester porcelain teapot stand, printed in cobalt blue with the "Fisherman" pattern and with a mock oriental or painters ...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Genuine 362 Gram Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice, 4.5 Billion Years Old
Located in New York, NY
This impressive 362 gram slice displays the beauty of the Muonionalusta meteorite. It has been sliced and polished to enhance the natural etching formed when the Muonionalusta entere...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Mesmerizing Quartz Sphere with Golden Rutile Inclusions
Located in London, GB
Explore the extraordinary allure of this mesmerizing quartz sphere, featuring stunning golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The perfectly polished surface accentuates the intricate ...
Category
Brazilian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse and Rider, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Tang dynasty painted pottery figure of a horse and mounted noble rider. TL tested by Oxford Authentication.
The horse portrayed standing fours...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Located in Girona, Spain
Canopus Jar "Asmet",
With certificate of authenticity.
1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt.
Good condition.
Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels ...
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Japanese Antique 13th Century Small Pottery Vase / Wabi Sabi Flower Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials, passed them on, and nurtured a lifestyle culture in order to survive in the severe struggle against nature.
Over a long period of time, the tools accumulate a certain flavor and reflect the way of life.
The harsher the natural environment and the weaker the human being, the stronger the power of the tool.
In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world.
With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, unique, and carefully selected Japanese antiques.
This is a very old ceramic vase...
Category
Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
An Outstanding, Highly Important Fossilised Tree
Located in Scorton, GB
A masterpiece of nature that will transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression. A remarkable piece of natural history that began its journey aeons ago, when a...
Category
Malagasy Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Powder-Blue Gilt-Decorated Jars, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Each gold painted with a composite floral patterns.
Measure: Height 43 cm.
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Early 18th Century Deep Green English Mallet Formed Glass Wine Bottle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-crafted wine bottle has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1740 and done in a period Georgian style. The glass...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
18th Century Polychromed Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very good condition considering age. Huge amount of presence. Beautiful religious artifact.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
By Battersea
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian Battersea enamel box from the 18th century.
A beautiful fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box created in the district...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
Located in Brea, CA
17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Bronze Sparrow on Red Marble Base after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
19th century antique bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased and patinated bronze on a marble base, after Comolera. Mounted on red marble.
Category
French Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fossil Marine Mosasaur of The Cretaceous Period
Located in Scorton, GB
A wonderful example of a Cretaceous mosasaur. The original Halisaurus arambourgi mosasaur mandibles and vertebrae, measuring 2.9ft, include a well-preserved, near-complete skull, low...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
A 17th Century Mounted French Limestone Carving of a Winged Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger architectural from a French building in the 1600s, this hand-carved limestone fragment of a winged angel has been mounted more recently to a painted black...
Category
French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal
18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could...
Category
French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Japanese Edo Period Imari Porcelain Bowl Japan Lotus Flowers, C 1680-1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Edo period bowl with lotus flowers and old cramm restorarion. very cool!
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Category: Imari
Re...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Arte Populaire Padelle - Copper Pan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful 17th century French Arte Populaire Padelle - Copper Pan. A Padelle is a large copper vessel used in large wood burning ovens to make nut oils. Wonderfully crafted in ve...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century French Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful rustic 18th century hand forged iron candleholder for 3 candles. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics.
France, 18th c...
Category
French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Georgian English Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver candlesticks; part of our Georgian ornamental silverware collection.
These exceptional antique...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
MID-18th CENTURY TUSCAN TOWER CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant tower clock made of poplar and chestnut wood, covered in fruit wood. Made in Tuscany, the clock reflects the classic style of the mid-18th century, when the mechanisms were p...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
The Running Stags after Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
Patinated bronze stags standing over rocky outcrop, signed after Jules Moigniez with marble base.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture.
The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone s...
Category
French Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Egyptian Fragment of a Seated Man - Ancient Egypt, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC)
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Egyptian Fragment of a Seated Man
Limestone - polychromy
Ancient Egypt, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC)
Most likely from the tomb of Montw-m-H3t
Provenanc...
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Late 18th Century Swedish antique iron stick genuine rustic with owner mark
Located in Boden, SE
An old antique swedish 18th century iron & wooden candlestick .
The candle stick has a owner mark AAS.
Very charming and solid.
The candlestick is called "Stumpastake" in swedish.
T...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rare 19th Century Covered Nantucket Basket
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare antique covered round swing handled Nantucket basket attributed to Charles B Ray circa 1880. Covered 19th C. Nantucket baskets seldom come to ma...
Category
American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Pre-Columbian Inca Kero Vessel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large wooden Pre-Columbian Inca Kero cup.
From Central Peru, circa 1300 to 1500 AD.
A hollowed wooden vessel, of conical form, decorated with carved incis...
Category
Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Roman Marble Foot
Located in London, GB
Roman marble Fragment of a Right Foot with Sandal
Circa 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
An evocative Roman marble fragment, preserving the front portion of an over-lifesized sandalled foot. The toes, nails, and bridge of the foot have been sensitively carved. The outer sole of the sandal remains, with delicate, pointed straps joining between the first two toes in a diamond shape.
This fragment once belonged to Danish sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of Mantelliceras ammonites presented on our designed swivel mount. The newly prepared Mantellicer...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Stainless Steel
Antique Delft Earthenware Plate Blue and White Plate China, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with central. scene of a flower.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Plates
Color: Blue & White
Region of Origin: China
Period:...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Swedish Wooden Bowl
Located in Kvidinge, SE
18th Century wooden bowl with nice patina.
You can see the use of time
Fantastic bowl full of Swedish history
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large French Wooden Antique Wabi Sabi Decorative Bowl in Dark Stained Oak, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French antique decorative large wooden bowl in dark stained oak. In good vintage condition.
Dimensions: H 9,5 cm / 3.75" W: 46 cm / 18" D: 46 cm / 18"
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority, a deer stag is here depicted in all its magnificent elegance. Wooden sculpture of a life-size deer stag laying upon a rectangular platform base.
The symbol of the stag:
The deer’s antlers are one of the characteristics that have made it the figure of a spiritual superiority, according to some. Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of reGeneration.
In the Christian imagination, the deer is a symbol of piety, devotion and of God taking care of his children: men. The legend of Saint Eustace...
Category
Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl.
The 18th centu...
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Large onyx canoe bowl with craquelet effect
Located in London, GB
An exceptional, large bowl of canoe-like shape, carved from a single piece of Mexican onyx and polished to reveal the gorgeous translucence and banding that have made the stone desir...
Category
Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
Memento Mori in Wood with Chrismon, Monogram of Christ, Italy End of 17th Cent
Located in Milan, IT
A Memento Mori in wood with Chrismon, monogram of Christ. Valuable sculpture in fruit wood in almost true-to-life measurements, sculpted with art and finished with a wealth of details. The wood was covered with a thin layer of pellet and finished in color.
Immediately above the forehead, in correspondence with the anterior neonatal fontanel, the CHRISMON is painted in purple red. The monogram of Christ or Chi Rho (or CHRISMON) is a combination of letters from the Greek alphabet, which form an abbreviation of the name of Christ. Solar in nature, often inscribed in a circle with multiple rays reminiscent of the cosmic wheel deriving from the ancient solar emblems of Egypt. The symbol consists of two large overlapping letters, the 'X' and the 'P'. They correspond, respectively, to the Greek letter '?' ('chi', which reads kh, aspirated) and '?' ('rho', which reads r). These two letters are the initials of the word '???st??' (Khristòs ), the name of Jesus, which in Greek means "anointed" and translates the Hebrew "messiah". On the sides of these two letters, there are very often two others: one 'a' and one '?', alpha and omega...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fossil Cambropallas Trilobite Surmounted Etched Brass stand
Located in Scorton, GB
AES Brass stand series brings you Cambropallas tellesto fossil now transformed with our elegant, innovated-designed stand series, an extraordinary Cambropallas tellesto fossil trilo...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Early Spanish 17th C. Porto Santos with Original Polychrome Paint and Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare and early Spanish Porto Santos “Door of the Saints” Altarpiece with 12 carved columns and original gilt and polychrome paint. This is typical piece to be seen in the Cathol...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Pair of Dutch Painted Portrait Liquor Bottles
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative pair of painted glass drinking bottles, probably originally for gin.
Oil painted on the exterior, each with a fine portrait of a Dutch Nobleman along with a family bann...
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Late 17th Century Reliquary Bust of a Bishop in Gilded Wood
Located in NICE, FR
This exceptionally majestic and unique reliquary bust carved in gilded wood represents a bishop adorned in golden robes. The torso is draped in a toga revealing a round cavity that o...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Desert Rose Selenite Crystal Formation
Located in Miami, FL
‘Desert Rose’ selenite crystal
Formation desert roses are crystal clusters formed of gypsum barite and sand. It can take nature up to hundreds of th...
Category
African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Ming Wanli 1560-1590 Chinese Porcelain Swatow/Zhangzhou Jar
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630.
Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in red and green
Storage box included.
Similar piece in ...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese pottery green-glazed vase/[Liao Dynasty]/10th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We are pleased to introduce a glazed ceramic vase from the Liao dynasty of China, dating from the 10th century, about 1,000 years ago.
The Liao dynasty was established by the Qidan ...
Category
Chinese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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Swedish 18th Century Painted Box in Oak Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Scandinavian Baroque oak wood box with original ironwork, partially black painted.
We acquired this piece in the region of "Skåne" in South Sweden. This Mid 18th Century piece wa...
Category
Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Korean Ceramic Celadon Bowl with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb Korean celadon bowl with elaborate slip inlays circa 12th century from the Goryeo Dynasties (918 to 1392AD). Despite inspired originally b...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Early American Ash Burl Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century early American ash burl bowl from New England, possibly New York, with a heavy lip, spiral-cut ribbed sides, and an unbel...
Category
American American Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash, Burl
15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : In the same private collection for several generations, Burgundy.
The canonical Gospels describe briefly the episode of the Nativity. It comprises three parts :
• The Preludes : the Journey to Bethlehem, the Census
• The Nativity
• The Announce to the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi
Only the Gospel according to Matthew (2, 1-12) speaks about the Adoration of the Magi. Staying vague about their number it does say they brought the newborn gold, incense and myrrh. The apocryphals, the fathers of the Church and many other authors have filled in the gaps of the evangelic tale. The sobriety and symbolic of the story have been a huge inspiration to artists. Although one of the oldest depictions of the Adoration of the Magi dates from the 2nd century the theme became very popular in Christian art during the late 14th century. One of the reasons explaining this success is that it celebrates both the Virgin and Christ at the same time.
This important walnut panel is carved in a strong relief and depicts the different steps of the story of Jesus’ birth.
On the left, the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph from Bethlehem are depicted behind a trough. On the thatch roof appears the star that would guide the magi to the place of birth of Jesus.
Mary is wearing a veil and is seating on a bed. She holds her baby at arm’s length to present him to the magi. Saint Joseph is by her side. The old man is holding a cane in his left hand while from the right hand he seems to uncover himself to greet the visitors.
A woman assists to the scene.
In front of the holy family the three magi stand behind one another to pay their homage to the newborn.
The first magi has a pointed beard. He is already kneeling out of deference and has placed his crown to his feet. He gives the baby a hanap filled with gold coins. This is Melchior as the legend describes him with white hair and a long beard.
Caspar, the second magi bears a cup of incense. He is looking at the third magi and with his right hand he points to the star that has guided them there. He has a short beard and wears crakow shoes, breeches and a wide sleeved doublet.
Finally Balthazar, the elegant last magi proceeds proudly towards the holy family with his one hand on the saber’s hilt and the other holding a cup. He brings the divine child the myrrh. He probably just dismounted as the horse can be seen behind him.
The scene is set in a very detailed and narrative decor. In the right part of the panel the shepherd receive the announce of Jesus’ birth. An angel comes down from heaven with a scroll bearing the good news in his hands. The herding dog sleeps peacefully while sheeps graze. At the top of the cliff we notice the gilded sheeps enclosure.
The panel’s moulded frame is carved with a foliated decor. In it’s centre appears a coat-of-arms. It is the alliance of the three magi’s arms. Indeed as it was common for legendary figures the three of them received imaginaries coat-of-arms. Thus, on a field of azure stands a star for Melchior, a crescent for Caspar and a pennon for Balthazar.
This high-relief panel is undeniably the work of a very skilled and imaginative artist. This key moment in the New Testament is transposed to a contemporary environment thanks to the figures’ clothing and the rural daily life scene. This way the universal dimension of the episode is highlighted allowing a better understanding for the contemporaries.
The sculptor has represented the episodes of the Adoration of the Magi and the Announce to the Shepherd with great talent and numerous details giving life to a picturesque and narrative scene. The important traces of polychromy give those already very animated scenes a stronger pictorial power and a rich dynamism.
Because of the picturesque and familiar realism so dear to the artists of the late Medieval era, of the didactic function of this type of panel as well as the quality of the sculpture this piece is an astounding example of Burgundian art of the 15th century.
Literature
Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...
Category
French Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Antique Arita Edo Period 17th C Japanese Porcelain Dish Ming Kraak Style Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice blue and white dish, in the style of similar Ming period early 17th century pieces. Beautiful decoration.
Edo period.
Condition
Perfect condition. Size: 36CM Diameter
...
Category
Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Dutch Brass Oval Etched Snuff Tobacco Trinket Box 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Dutch 18th century oval shaped brass tobacco snuff box with hinged lid, engraved with a low relief pattern of two figures flanked by angels.
Category
Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Spanish Colonial Madonna/Saint Statue in Carved & Polychromed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and rare Spanish colonial statue of a madonna or female saint in carved and polychromed wood with movable arms and hands. Philippines, circa 1700s. In her time and within th...
Category
Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Purchased from a private Parisian collection this wonderful example of a giant clam shell (tridacna gigas) is a real feast for the eyes. Created by mother nature and sought after the...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Virgin and Child in Majesty, also known as "Sedes Sapientae"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"
ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE
PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY
Height : 95 cm
Width : 32 cm
Depth : 28 cm
Softwood
No polychromy
In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom.
At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.
The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.
Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.
She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.
The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.
The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.
As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.
The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.
These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...
Category
Spanish Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
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