Lot 418: Spanish Majolica Pietà, Probably 17th Century

Spanish Majolica Pietà, Probably 17th Century
A hand-modeled majolica Pietà, depicting the Virgin Mary seated and holding the body of Christ across her lap. Decorated in polychrome glazes with craquelure and mottled surface typical of early majolica devotional sculpture. Raised on an integral rocky base; the underside with open, ribbed support cavities consistent with period construction methods
height 18 1/2 inches
Provenance: Sotheby’s sale 5/10/1985 lot 149 ($522)
Property of the North Carolina Museum of Art

Please see photographs for condition, there will be no written condition reports due to age, additional photos may be requested

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Estimate: $400- $800

Auction Date: January 1, 2026