Escuela Española (Siglos XVIII - XIX) - Sculpture

Ivory Infant Jesus of the Passion. Spanish school (late 18th century – 19th century). Late Baroque Devotional sculpture of the Infant Jesus of the Passion made in carved ivory and partially polychromed, conceived as an articulated 'dressable' figure. It is accompanied by an independent carved and gilded wooden plinth, decorated with scrolls and volutes in Rococo taste. Iconographically it depicts the Infant Jesus of the Passion, shown above a skull, symbol of death conquered by Christ and traditionally associated with Adam within Christian iconography. One of the arms is posed in a blessing gesture. The figure features soft, rounded childlike volumes, with a polished finish and uniform patina. The face is carefully modeled and partially polychromed, with almond-shaped eyes, eyelids defined by incision and marking of the iris and pupil. The hair combines carving and dark polychromy, with wavy locks worked in relief. This type of image was made to be dressed in textile garments and was intended for private devotion, in home oratories or altars. The holes for anchorage to a base are preserved on the soles of the feet. School: Spanish Baroque Material: elephant ivory and polychromed wood Period: Late 18th century – 19th century Style: Late Baroque and Rococo plinth Dimensions: 25 cm with plinth; 18 cm without Total weight: 450 g It presents faults in the fingers of the blessing hand, with the loss of one of them, and damage to the rear of the skull. The piece is as can be seen in the images. The piece will be carefully packaged, insured for its full value, and sent by express mail. --- Documentation and legal terms: The piece has the appropriate CITES documentation issued by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge of Spain, which will be delivered to the buyer together with its four-page photographic annex, a document that must accompany it to be valid. Due to ivory trade regulations, this piece is sold and shipped only within the European Union. No sales or shipments will be made to countries outside the European Union. Additionally, the sculpture comes with a professional appraisal report, which will be delivered to the buyer along with the piece.

Estimate:£3,350.36

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