Ex voto (11) - Wax - 1900-1950 - Anatomical Body Parts
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 180 - € 220
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Description from the seller
11 antique wax ex-votos – body parts – folk devotion – 20th century
Professionally shipped – more than 1000 five-star reviews worldwide.
Collection of 11 old wax ex-votos, mainly in the shape of human body parts.
The lot includes among others arms, hands, legs and feet. Such wax votive offerings were given as pleas or expressions of gratitude, with the depicted body part usually referring to healing or protection of that part of the body.
The pieces are individually formed and executed in different shades of wax. Several pieces are hollow moulded and some are still equipped with a hanging thread.
From an old collection of religious folk art.
Dimensions: longest arm about 17 cm; longest leg 15 cm. The remaining pieces vary in size.
Condition: signs of aging and use, discoloration, soiling and localized damage. Some pieces show small cracks or irregularities. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Please view the photos carefully, they are part of the description.
Shipped with track & trace.
Seller's Story
Koen’s Antiques & Curiosa presents timeless finds: antiques, religious art, curios and vintage design. My passion for the exceptional takes me to markets, auctions and collections in Belgium and beyond. Each piece is carefully selected, accurately described and professionally shipped. More than 900 five-star reviews underscore my commitment to quality and service.
Translated by Google Translate11 antique wax ex-votos – body parts – folk devotion – 20th century
Professionally shipped – more than 1000 five-star reviews worldwide.
Collection of 11 old wax ex-votos, mainly in the shape of human body parts.
The lot includes among others arms, hands, legs and feet. Such wax votive offerings were given as pleas or expressions of gratitude, with the depicted body part usually referring to healing or protection of that part of the body.
The pieces are individually formed and executed in different shades of wax. Several pieces are hollow moulded and some are still equipped with a hanging thread.
From an old collection of religious folk art.
Dimensions: longest arm about 17 cm; longest leg 15 cm. The remaining pieces vary in size.
Condition: signs of aging and use, discoloration, soiling and localized damage. Some pieces show small cracks or irregularities. See the photos for a full view of the condition.
Please view the photos carefully, they are part of the description.
Shipped with track & trace.
Seller's Story
Koen’s Antiques & Curiosa presents timeless finds: antiques, religious art, curios and vintage design. My passion for the exceptional takes me to markets, auctions and collections in Belgium and beyond. Each piece is carefully selected, accurately described and professionally shipped. More than 900 five-star reviews underscore my commitment to quality and service.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
0.35 kg
Title additional information
Anatomical Body Parts
Number of objects
11
Material
Wax
Country of origin
Belgium
Height
17 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1900-1950
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