Sculpture, Corpus Christi - 45 cm - Wood
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Corpus Christi – probably Brabantine-school, Mechelen region, late 18th century–early 19th century.
Important wooden Corpus Christi carved statue depicting the crucified Christ, presented without its original cross.
Rround-bosc sculpture of fine quality, characterized by a particularly expressive facial expression, a finely carved beard and hair, a crown of thorns directly carved into the wood, and a loincloth with deep and dynamic folds.
The position of Christ, with the arms raised high, the head tilted, and the naturalistic treatment of the anatomy, is in line with the Baroque religious sculpture tradition of the southern Netherlands.
The reverse shows that the arms were carved separately and then assembled at the shoulders, a traditional technique of the old Corpus figures destined to be fixed on a cross. The reverse is less carefully worked than the front, in keeping with its original purpose.
The wood is very light: the Corpus weighs about 230 g, with no metal elements. The wood species cannot be determined with certainty, but its appearance and lightness are compatible with limewood (linden), a wood widely used in religious sculpture across northern and central Europe.
Stylistically, the work shows characteristics that can be linked to the Brabançonne (Brabant) and Mechlinian tradition, particularly in the treatment of the face, beard and body. The Mechelen region was an important center of religious sculpture in these years. Carefully packed shipments with tracking and insurance.
Dimensions
* Height: about 45 cm
* Width (arms open): about 29 cm
* Depth: about 9 cm
* Weight: about 230 g
Condition
Antique condition with natural brown patina and signs of use consistent with the sculpture’s age.
The arms are partially mobile at their old joints. There are cracks and small losses of material related to the natural aging of the wood. An old notch/loss of about 2 cm is visible on the edge of the loincloth.
No signature, inscription or maker’s mark is present.
The sculpture is sold without its cross, probably disappeared during its
Proposed origin: southern Netherlands, probably Brabant / Mechelen region, Belgium.
Material: carved wood, probably limewood.
Artist: anonymous, probably workshop or sculptor.
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Corpus Christi – probably Brabantine-school, Mechelen region, late 18th century–early 19th century.
Important wooden Corpus Christi carved statue depicting the crucified Christ, presented without its original cross.
Rround-bosc sculpture of fine quality, characterized by a particularly expressive facial expression, a finely carved beard and hair, a crown of thorns directly carved into the wood, and a loincloth with deep and dynamic folds.
The position of Christ, with the arms raised high, the head tilted, and the naturalistic treatment of the anatomy, is in line with the Baroque religious sculpture tradition of the southern Netherlands.
The reverse shows that the arms were carved separately and then assembled at the shoulders, a traditional technique of the old Corpus figures destined to be fixed on a cross. The reverse is less carefully worked than the front, in keeping with its original purpose.
The wood is very light: the Corpus weighs about 230 g, with no metal elements. The wood species cannot be determined with certainty, but its appearance and lightness are compatible with limewood (linden), a wood widely used in religious sculpture across northern and central Europe.
Stylistically, the work shows characteristics that can be linked to the Brabançonne (Brabant) and Mechlinian tradition, particularly in the treatment of the face, beard and body. The Mechelen region was an important center of religious sculpture in these years. Carefully packed shipments with tracking and insurance.
Dimensions
* Height: about 45 cm
* Width (arms open): about 29 cm
* Depth: about 9 cm
* Weight: about 230 g
Condition
Antique condition with natural brown patina and signs of use consistent with the sculpture’s age.
The arms are partially mobile at their old joints. There are cracks and small losses of material related to the natural aging of the wood. An old notch/loss of about 2 cm is visible on the edge of the loincloth.
No signature, inscription or maker’s mark is present.
The sculpture is sold without its cross, probably disappeared during its
Proposed origin: southern Netherlands, probably Brabant / Mechelen region, Belgium.
Material: carved wood, probably limewood.
Artist: anonymous, probably workshop or sculptor.
#freeshipping
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Belgium
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Corpus Christi
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Fair condition
Height
45 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
230 g
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