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Large Art Deco Plaster Sculpture of Christ, Signed A. Gillé, Belgium, 1928

$10,076.65
£7,461.33
€8,450
CA$13,918.20
A$14,906.39
CHF 8,013.57
MX$181,046.87
NOK 101,255.42
SEK 92,706.87
DKK 64,399.68

About the Item

Monumental plaster bust in the language of Sacred Modernism. Signed and dated A. Gillé, 1928. A serene and architectural Art Deco interpretation with strong spatial presence. Monumental plaster bust by Belgian sculptor Auguste Gillé, signed and dated 1928. A refined and architectural representation of Christ, conceived within the Art Deco and early expressionist dialogue of the interwar period. The face is rendered with softened geometric planes and a closed, introspective gaze, creating a quiet sense of interior stillness. The crown of thorns is integrated as a continuous sculptural rhythm, emphasizing form over narrative detail. This approach aligns with the movement sometimes referred to as Sacred Modernism, where devotional subjects were reinterpreted through modern sculptural clarity and reduced volume. This piece is an authentic period studio cast, executed in plaster and finished by hand. The interior is hollow in accordance with traditional atelier practice. The signature A. Gillé and the date 1928 are incised directly into the surface. With its height and sculptural weight, the work has a strong presence in space. It sits well on a console, pedestal or architectural niche, and integrates naturally into contemporary, minimal, or contemplative interiors. Provenance Private collection, Belgium. Signature Incised signature and date: A. Gillé 1928 Good original condition with age-consistent surface characteristics. One thorn of the crown has an old, stable restoration that is not visually distracting. Structurally sound and suitable for immediate placement.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1928
  • Condition:
    Repaired: One thorn of the crown shows a small, stable historical repair that is not distracting when viewed. Wear consistent with age and use. Good original condition with age-consistent surface characteristics. Structurally sound and suitable for immediate placement.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU950442542942

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