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780 - St Anthony and the Infant Jesus, Portuguese colonial school …
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Estimate €2,500 - €10,000
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St Anthony and the Infant Jesus, Portuguese colonial school in Goa, 17th century Polychrome and gilded wood. A devotional sculpture in the round depicting Saint Anthony of Padua in a frontal pose, holding an open book in his left hand, over which stands the infant figure of the Child Jesus, in a gesture of tenderness as he touches the saint’s face. The figure features a rich polychrome finish with gilded floral motifs on the Franciscan habit, characterised by its cord and hood. The saint’s face, serene and contemplative, together with the Child’s dynamic gesture, establishes a spiritual dialogue imbued with theological and emotional symbolism. The anatomical rendering of the hands and the modelling of the face demonstrate precise and detailed craftsmanship, typical of Spanish sacred art of the period. The carving is characterised by a vertical composition and a slight schematisation of volume, with restrained use of gilding as an expressive device. This piece forms part of the 17th-century Spanish Baroque tradition, associated with conventual religious sculpture, in which the figure of Saint Anthony with the Child embodied one of the most widespread themes of Franciscan spirituality. Owing to its excellent state of preservation and technical quality, this sculpture is a prime example of the devotional fervour and aesthetic sensibility of its time. Dimensions: 61 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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