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a bronze statue of a woman holding a child on a pedestalan image of a statue of a man holding a childa statue of a woman holding a child on top of a wooden basea statue of a woman holding a child on a pedestala wooden statue of a woman holding a child on a pedestalan old wooden plate with a circular design on it
Stanley’s Auction

34 - Southern Netherlands, 18th century
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Estimate €250 - €450
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Description
Southern Netherlands, 18th century Saint Joseph holding the Infant Jesus. A statuette carved in the round from boxwood (or fruitwood). The saint stands with his head bowed, tenderly pressing the naked Child against his cheek whilst supporting him with both hands; the Child, nestled against him, rests one hand on his chest. Joseph, bearded, with wavy hair falling down the nape of his neck, is dressed in a tunic and a loose-fitting cloak with deep, angular folds, one panel of which cascades down his side. A cylindrical base of turned and carved wood, of a later period: a smooth shaft encircled by a twisted moulding, a circular plinth with a frieze of water leaves, and a foliage-decorated cornice; the shaft forms a box containing a document described as ‘a piece of cloth that touched the bones of Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort’. Part of the plinth is missing at the rear of the plinth; wear, including at the top of the head H 17 cm
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About the sale DE SPILLIAERT AND DE SMET IN GABON, VIA CHINA Khnopff, Mortier, Picasso • Old Master paintings • Chinese bronzes and porcelain • Kota reliquary • Jewellery • Antique weapons
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Hugo Sanchez
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