Statue, Enfant Jésus sur le globe - GOA - XVIII ème + Cites - 22 cm - Ivory






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Child Jesus on the globe – Indo-Portuguese ivory sculpture – GOA - 18th century – CITES\n\nNO EXPORT OUTSIDE THE EU.\n\nRare religious sculpture representing the Child Jesus standing on the Earth globe, Indo-Portuguese work from the 18th century.\n\nThe Child Jesus, carved in ivory, is depicted nude, standing in a blessing or majestic pose.\nHis face with soft features, finely incised hair, and the characteristic proportions place it within the tradition of Christian ivories produced in territories under Portuguese influence.\n\nIt rests on an ancient, polychromed terrestrial globe, itself carried by a large carved and polychromed wooden base, with a lively vegetal decoration.\n\nThe ensemble retains a beautiful old patina as well as significant traces of its original polychromy, particularly visible on the globe and the pedestal.\n\nThe iconography of the Child Jesus on the world expresses the universal sovereignty of Christ and is a theme particularly developed in Indo-Portuguese Christian art. Indo-Portuguese, XVIIIe siècle.\nIvory, carved and polychromed wood.\n\nOld condition with slight wear and losses of polychromy, small damages and ancient restorations visible.\n\nPatina and traces of use consistent with the age of the object. See detailed photographs. The work is accompanied by its CITES certificate, no. IT/CE/2024/BG/00862, issued in Bergamo on 12 December 2024, which identifies the species as Elephantidae spp. and expressly describes the object as a “sculpture in ivory on a wooden base representing the Child Jesus on the world, Indo-Portuguese manufacture, XVIIIe siècle”.\n\nThe photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow assessing its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment\n\nThe object will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.\n\nHappy bidding
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Child Jesus on the globe – Indo-Portuguese ivory sculpture – GOA - 18th century – CITES\n\nNO EXPORT OUTSIDE THE EU.\n\nRare religious sculpture representing the Child Jesus standing on the Earth globe, Indo-Portuguese work from the 18th century.\n\nThe Child Jesus, carved in ivory, is depicted nude, standing in a blessing or majestic pose.\nHis face with soft features, finely incised hair, and the characteristic proportions place it within the tradition of Christian ivories produced in territories under Portuguese influence.\n\nIt rests on an ancient, polychromed terrestrial globe, itself carried by a large carved and polychromed wooden base, with a lively vegetal decoration.\n\nThe ensemble retains a beautiful old patina as well as significant traces of its original polychromy, particularly visible on the globe and the pedestal.\n\nThe iconography of the Child Jesus on the world expresses the universal sovereignty of Christ and is a theme particularly developed in Indo-Portuguese Christian art. Indo-Portuguese, XVIIIe siècle.\nIvory, carved and polychromed wood.\n\nOld condition with slight wear and losses of polychromy, small damages and ancient restorations visible.\n\nPatina and traces of use consistent with the age of the object. See detailed photographs. The work is accompanied by its CITES certificate, no. IT/CE/2024/BG/00862, issued in Bergamo on 12 December 2024, which identifies the species as Elephantidae spp. and expressly describes the object as a “sculpture in ivory on a wooden base representing the Child Jesus on the world, Indo-Portuguese manufacture, XVIIIe siècle”.\n\nThe photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow assessing its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment\n\nThe object will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.\n\nHappy bidding
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