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684 - Boy with a Ball, Spanish Baroque School, 18th century Polych…
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Estimate €500 - €1,000
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Description
Boy with a Ball, Spanish Baroque School, 18th century Polychrome and gilded wood carving. Dimensions: 37 x 17 x 16 cm. This devotional sculpture depicts the Christ Child standing, holding the orb of the world, his hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The figure wears a tunic with ample vertical folds, rendered in delicate polychrome in reddish tones and with gilded details that emphasise the sacred nature of the image. The child’s face has soft features and a serene expression, reinforcing the message of protection and redemption associated with this iconography. The carving demonstrates meticulous rendering of the forms, with particular attention paid to the modelling of the face and the treatment of the folds. These characteristics are entirely in keeping with 18th-century Spanish Baroque devotional sculpture, which sought to foster an emotional connection with the faithful. The work stands out for its compositional balance and remarkable expressive power within the realm of small-format religious imagery. Dimensions: 37 x 17 cm.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction location
Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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