Post-medieval boxwood Corpus Christi
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Late 17th‑century Flemish boxwood Corpus Christi, a carved crucified figure with arms missing, mounted on a 19th‑century stand and measuring approximately 18 cm in length, in good condition.
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Flemish 17th-century boxwood Corpus Christi. The crucified figure of Christ is carved with the graceful proportions and sensitive detailing typical of devotional sculpture from Flanders and Northern Europe in this period. The figure stands in a gentle, leaning pose, the torso carefully shaped to show the ribcage, abdomen, and natural curvature of the body. Christ’s head tilts softly forward, with expressive facial features and flowing hair carved with notable skill.
A draped cloth (perizoma) is tied around the waist and tied at the side, a treatment frequently seen in Flemish carvings of the 1600's.
Both arms are missing, consistent with the figure having originally formed part of a larger crucifix. Pieces like this were often reused or adapted across generations.
The boxwood has developed a warm honey-brown patina, with darker, softened tones in the recessed areas, giving the figure a rich surface character. The back retains old tool marks and a natural age split in the wood, Now mounted on a 19th century stand, suitable for display.
A moving and elegant example of 17th-century Flemish devotional carving, ideal for collectors of early religious sculpture.
Length: ± 18 cm (including display)
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Flemish 17th-century boxwood Corpus Christi. The crucified figure of Christ is carved with the graceful proportions and sensitive detailing typical of devotional sculpture from Flanders and Northern Europe in this period. The figure stands in a gentle, leaning pose, the torso carefully shaped to show the ribcage, abdomen, and natural curvature of the body. Christ’s head tilts softly forward, with expressive facial features and flowing hair carved with notable skill.
A draped cloth (perizoma) is tied around the waist and tied at the side, a treatment frequently seen in Flemish carvings of the 1600's.
Both arms are missing, consistent with the figure having originally formed part of a larger crucifix. Pieces like this were often reused or adapted across generations.
The boxwood has developed a warm honey-brown patina, with darker, softened tones in the recessed areas, giving the figure a rich surface character. The back retains old tool marks and a natural age split in the wood, Now mounted on a 19th century stand, suitable for display.
A moving and elegant example of 17th-century Flemish devotional carving, ideal for collectors of early religious sculpture.
Length: ± 18 cm (including display)
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/ Timeframe
Late 17th century
Name of object
Corpus Christi
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
boxwood
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
