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789 - 17th-century Valladolid School, Circle of Gregorio Fernández…
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Estimate €4,500 - €7,000
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17th-century Valladolid School, Circle of Gregorio Fernández (Sarria, Lugo, 1576 – Valladolid, 1636) – Saint Catherine of Alexandria Carved, polychromed, gilded and brocaded wood, with glass eyes. Dimensions: 96 x 47 x 32 cm. This sculpture depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria, one of the most venerated saints in the Christian tradition, identifiable by her principal iconographic attribute, the steel wheel, the instrument of her martyrdom. The image is characterised by a marked sense of monumentality and profound devotion, qualities that directly evoke the finest tradition of 17th-century Castilian sculpture. The figure displays an elegant compositional arrangement, enriched by ample folds of pronounced volume and meticulous polychromy, which is combined with richly ornamented gilded and brocaded areas. The face displays a serene and contemplative expression, whilst the glass eyes serve to intensify the sense of naturalism and physical presence, one of the most characteristic features of Spanish Baroque sculpture. The work shows clear affinities with the output of the circle of Gregorio Fernández, regarded as the most important sculptor of the Valladolid school and one of the key figures of European Baroque sculpture. His artistic style, characterised by the extraordinary realism of the figures, the emotional intensity, and the masterful technical quality of the carving, exerted a decisive influence on numerous workshops and sculptors active in Castile throughout the 17th century. Elements characteristic of this artistic style are recognisable in this sculpture, particularly in the treatment of the drapery, the delicacy of the flesh tones, the expressive intensity of the face, and the meticulous execution of the decorative details. The combination of carving, polychromy, gilding and brocade also reveals the collaboration of specialists in the various stages of production, in keeping with the common practice of the great ...
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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