Lot 282A
Southeast Asia, Phillipines, ca. 19th century CE. A beautifully hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting Saint Joseph with a tranquil and finely rendered visage delineated with elegant facial features, an incised mustache and beard, and a wavy long coiffure that cascades down his back Dressed in billowing robes, he stands in contraposto upon an integral square pedestal. Though his hands are missing, he most likely held the infant Jesus in his left hand, while his right hand probably held his attribute of a blooming staff or a lily. The figure and pedestal were magnificently carved from a single piece of wood by a highly skilled artisan. Areas of red and white pigment remain on the surface. The cult of Joseph originated during the time of Luther when the Catholic Church was seeking out new heroes to meet the needs of the Counter Reformation. Prior to this time, Joseph was somewhat ignored. The Carmelite Order, under the direction of Saint Theresa, rejuvenated the image of Saint Joseph. Instead of being portrayed as an elderly man who watched over Mary, he grew to be depicted as a virile man in the prime of his life, full of youth and strength, yet portrayed as a gentle man of tenderness as we see in this example. A wondrous religious statue of rich symbolism and remarkable artistry and technique. Size: 7.75" W x 21.5" H (19.7 cm x 54.6 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Reid Collection
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- Condition: Hands missing, old loss (perhaps just an imperfection to the wood) on back, age cracks, surface wear and pigment loss commensurate with age
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