Important Portuguese Oratory from the 18th Century

Portuguese Oratory from the 17th century, rosewood, internally sculpture in polychromatic and golden wood "The Virgin with the Child" Perfect cond...

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century Portuguese, from the 18th century in carved Brazilian rosewood. Decoration with interrupted pediments, volutes, floral motifs...

PORTUGUESE ORATORY 18th Century in mahogany wood with gilding. Glass doors. Interior with apricot. Dim.: 155 x 120 x 47 cm. good conditions

PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH JESUS CHRIST from the 18th century, in painted and gilded wood, interior with oil-painted door panels with San Francisco, Santo António, Santa Eufémia, San...

ORATORY WITH NICHE Portuguese, niche from the 17th century in carved and gilded wood, decorated with plant motifs, angels and birds. Box in mahogany wood. Interior with Calvary - ...

IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with remains of gilding, glass doors and sides. Interior with painted, polychrome and gold de...

IMPORTANT GERMAN PIETÀ FROM THE 14th CENTURY ORIGIN: GERMANY, REGION DE COLOGNE PERIOD: BEGINNING IF THE 14th CENTURY, ca. 1330 Height: 98 cm Length: 45 cm Depth: 33 cm Polychromed linden wood Good condition of conservation Provenance : particular Alsatian collection The theme of the Pietà or Vesperbild appears in Germany at the end of the 13th century, reflecting the mysticism of the late Middle Ages. Although the theme does not exist in the Gospels, it was often mentioned in contemporary devotional literature. Indeed, during the first half of the 14th century, mystical thought and devotional practices changed under the impulse of a number of religious, among them Heinrich Suso and St Bridget. In his writings, Suso placed important emphasis on contemplation and meditation in the footsteps of Christ's martyrdom. This will have great impact in the field of art, especially in Germany and later in France. The emphasis will from now on be on grief, death is shown in a straightforward way. The wounds of Christ are gaping and bloody. The suffering of Christ and the seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary are meditated upon. This piece demonstrates the interest of the faithful in these representations where pathos reigns. The virgin is represented seated in a frontal position. The bust is very elongated. She is wearing a red dress with a simple neckline and a blue mantel...

Carved gilt and polychrome finish 18th century French fragments on custom acrylic bases.

Exceptional carving from India created in the 18th century Displayed on custom base with metal brace to hold carving created by Michelle Nussbaumer .  

Sculpture of a saint in sandstone, 18th century.

Carranca in lioz stone representing a dolphin Portugal 18th century

Fabulous Italian fish sculpture made from fragments from the 18th and 19th century. An interesting work of art!