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The Christ Child Holding the Orb
Mark Davis Antiques
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The Christ Child Holding the Orb

17th century
Description

The Christ Child Holding The Orb.

Very rare carving (probably in Limewood). Totally original paint and condition throughout.

The glass globe is modern and just for display (not included in price).

Southern Europe circa. 1600s

Dimensions are approximate

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Carved Christ Child Figure to the 17th Century.

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SA1126442
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Description
The Christ Child Holding The Orb.

Very rare carving (probably in Limewood). Totally original paint and condition throughout.

The glass globe is modern and just for display (not included in price).

Southern Europe circa. 1600s

Dimensions are approximate

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Carved Christ Child Figure to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126442
Mark Davis Antiques
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A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche.
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Archive I A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche.

The Christ Child Holding The Orb

Archive II A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche. View II
Archive III A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche. View IV
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
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Mark Davis Antiques
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A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche.
The Christ Child Holding The Orb
Ref: SA1126442
A carved wooden figure of the Christ Child holding an orb, mounted on a painted faceted base and displayed beneath a clear glass cloche.
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The depiction of the Infant Jesus holding a globus cruciger, known as Salvator Mundi or Saviour of the World, symbolises Christs dominion over the earth. Popular in Western Christian art from the Renaissance through the 19th century, these devotional figures were commonly crafted for personal shrines and domestic altars.

These figures were typically carved from hardwoods such as lime, pine, or fruitwood, and finished with gesso and polychrome paint. Glass cloches with turned timber bases were introduced in the 19th century to protect delicate paintwork and gilt details from dust and environmental wear.

Authentic period pieces often feature natural paint shrinkage, age-related craquelure, and hand-carved tool marks beneath the gesso layer. Original bases may show historical wear, while genuine blown glass domes from the 19th century typically display slight air bubbles or subtle thickness variations.

Displaying a devotional figure inside a glass cloche on a dark mantelpiece or within a curated cabinet of curiosities creates a striking focal point. Pairing historical sculpture with minimalist backgrounds allows the weathered textures and historical craftsmanship to stand out.

Clean the exterior of the glass cloche using a lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners near the timber base. The carved wooden figure itself should be kept away from direct sunlight, central heating sources, and moisture to prevent the polychrome paint and gesso from flaking.
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