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794 - Christ on the Cross with the Virgin of Sorrows. Portuguese S…
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Estimate €100 - €1,000
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Description
Christ on the Cross with the Virgin of Sorrows. Portuguese School. 18th century. Carved and polychromed wood. Dimensions: 45 x 15 cm. Devotional sculpture depicting a Calvary scene, comprising the figure of the crucified Christ and, at His feet, a sorrowful Virgin standing atop a gilded base with Baroque ornamentation. Christ’s elongated and expressive body is notable for the detailed modelling of the torso and the tilted position of the head, suggesting the moment following His final breath. The loincloth, painted in a muted green, is draped with a gentle flow that adds dynamism to the figure. The cross, with its simple forms and straight lines, reinforces the dramatic character of the composition. At the base, the Virgin’s face conveys grief and restraint, with clasped hands and garments falling in heavy folds of dark tones. The piece retains part of its original polychromy and displays a sincere, folk-art style in which expressiveness takes precedence over formal realism. This work reflects the stylistic resources and spiritual sensitivity of Portuguese sculpture from the 17th and 18th centuries, within the context of a deeply emotional Baroque religiosity, intended for intimate and domestic devotion.
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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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