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Pair of 19th Century Portuguese carved oak offering boxes
Located in Diest, BE
This pair of beautifully hand-carved offering or collection boxes originates from Portugal and dates back to the 19th century. Each piece is crafted from solid oak and shaped in the form of a stylized fish, a powerful Christian symbol representing faith and spiritual nourishment.
The boxes exhibit remarkable craftsmanship, featuring detailed hand-carved scales, fins, and facial features. The eyes are made from genuine animal bone reflecting traditional Portuguese folk artistry.
Originally, such offering boxes (arca de esmolas) would have been used in churches or chapels to collect donations or alms. The fish form may also symbolize abundance and the act of giving, deeply rooted in Christian iconography.
These pieces are fine examples of 19th-century Portuguese religious folk art...
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Lead bread by Bruno kristo
Located in Diest, BE
lead bread half hand-sliced by artist Bruno Kristo shown at 'Brood Casting' exhibition.
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Antique Papier-Mâché anatomical leg by Dr. Auzoux, France
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Diest, BE
This rare papier-mâché anatomical model of a human leg originates from the renowned workshops of Dr. Louis Auzoux in France, a pioneer of 19th-century anatomical teaching models.
Cr...
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Elegant plaster lion head sculpture by Carine Laeveren
Located in Diest, BE
Add a touch of timeless artistry to your space with this beautifully sculpted lion head in plaster on stand, created by Belgian artist Carine Laeveren.
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Sculpture of a male nude
Located in Diest, BE
This striking contemporary sculpture depicts a headless male figure in a contrapposto stance, captured with an elegant forward lean. Crafted entirely from dark, welded metal fragment...
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Primitive brut sculpture by Luciano Bertolotto, 1997
Located in Diest, BE
An extraordinary primitive brut sculpture created from wood and Italian marble by the acclaimed Italian self-taught artist and sculptor Luciano Bertolotto (Pompi) . Isola Rizza, Ita...
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A large adjustable wooden gorilla by Luigi Nervo
Located in Diest, BE
Sculpture/installation by the Italian artist and sculptor Luigi Nervo (Turin 1930-Turin 2006).
Nervo began his career as an industrial designer and later started experimenting with ...
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