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Statues of Jesus

The representation of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, has been an important component of Christian worship for more than two thousand years. In addition to icons and crucifixes, statues of Jesus have long been collected for private devotion and decorative purposes within the home.

The widespread production and use of Jesus statues began during the 18th century with the establishment of successful European porcelain factories. Meissen, Sevres, and Wedgwood quickly and efficiently produced thousands of figurines depicting Jesus in a variety of conventional poses, such as Christ with open arms, Christ blessing the people, Christ with the cross, and Christ preaching scripture. During the following centuries, artists experimented with different materials and created an even wider array of statues made of marble, bronze, wood, and clay.

Jesus statues are especially popular among Catholics, who often include them on personal altars or shrines. However, Christians from a wide variety of denominations collect and display figurines of Christ within their homes. Collectors admire these works for their delicacy and emotive qualities.


Quick Facts

  • Christ the Redeemer, a monumental Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was built during the '20s and '30s using money from local donations
  • The depiction of Jesus in art varies according to region and cultural traditions. For example, European artists often depict Jesus as white, whereas Chinese artists sometimes depict Christ with Asian features
  • The conventional representation of Jesus with a full beard and long hair was established during the 6th century in the Eastern Orthodox Church

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Paul Gasq (1860-1944) 'Jesus Christ' Chryselephantine.
Feb 11, 1:00 PM CET
Paul Gasq (1860-1944) 'Jesus Christ' Chryselephantine.
by Flanders Auctions
Est: €240- €340
€2403 Bids
LARGE FLEMISH OAK RELIEF BUST OF CHRIST 32 x 22 in. (81.3 x 55.9 cm.)
Feb 13, 10:00 AM EST
LARGE FLEMISH OAK RELIEF BUST OF CHRIST 32 x 22 in. (81.3 x 55.9 cm.)
by Potomack Company
Est: $300- $500
$2003 Bids
SALVADOR DALÍ I DOMÈNECH (1904-1989). 'Cristo de San Juan de la Cruz'.
Feb 13, 4:00 PM CET
SALVADOR DALÍ I DOMÈNECH (1904-1989). 'Cristo de San Juan de la Cruz'.
by Subarna Subastas
Est: €1,700- €3,250
€1,7001 Bid
Large Antique Continental Carved Wood Figure Of Christ, 17th/18th C.
Feb 11, 10:00 AM EST
Large Antique Continental Carved Wood Figure Of Christ, 17th/18th C.
by Material Culture
Est: $500- $1,000
$2501 Bid
ITALIAN SCHOOL 18TH/19TH CENTURY Ecce Homo Carrara marble bust, 63cm high
Jun 14, 11:00 AM IST
ITALIAN SCHOOL 18TH/19TH CENTURY Ecce Homo Carrara marble bust, 63cm high
by Adam's
Est: €1,500- €2,500
€1,0000 Bids
Wooden Corpus, 18th century
Feb 15, 11:00 AM CET
Wooden Corpus, 18th century
by Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Est: €200- €400
€2000 Bids
Cap i Pota of Child Jesus, 18th century.
Feb 13, 4:00 PM CET
Cap i Pota of Child Jesus, 18th century.
by Subarna Subastas
Est: €200- €350
€2000 Bids
Willem AERDEN VAN (1912-?), plaster statue of Christ, signed and dated 1934
Feb 18, 11:00 AM CET
Willem AERDEN VAN (1912-?), plaster statue of Christ, signed and dated 1934
by Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Est: €120- €160
€1200 Bids
A large wood sculpture of Jesus Christ hanging from the cross.
Feb 11, 1:00 PM CET
A large wood sculpture of Jesus Christ hanging from the cross.
by Flanders Auctions
Est: €300- €500
€2400 Bids
Vier houtgesculpteerde corpussen
Feb 13, 1:30 PM CET
Vier houtgesculpteerde corpussen
by Debaveye
Est: €250- €350
€1200 Bids
Large Continental Wood Figure of Christ, L: 35"
Feb 11, 10:00 AM EST
Large Continental Wood Figure of Christ, L: 35"
by Material Culture
Est: $500- $1,000
$2500 Bids
Ceroplastic depicting Jesus Christ
Feb 25, 12:00 PM CET
Ceroplastic depicting Jesus Christ
by Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Est: €4,000- €6,000
€2,4000 Bids
Neo-Gothic finely sculpted wooden head of Christ, Flemish, 19th century
Feb 18, 11:00 AM CET
Neo-Gothic finely sculpted wooden head of Christ, Flemish, 19th century
by Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Est: €200- €300
€2000 Bids
Polychrome Wood Figure of Christ
Feb 08, 10:30 AM PST
Polychrome Wood Figure of Christ
by Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Est: $200- $300
$1000 Bids
Sacred Heart of Jesus Plaster Figure Sculpture
Feb 08, 10:00 AM EST
Sacred Heart of Jesus Plaster Figure Sculpture
by Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Est: $500- $1,000
$2500 Bids
Ivory Corpus Christi without arms, mounted on a plexi support, 19th century
Feb 15, 11:00 AM CET
Ivory Corpus Christi without arms, mounted on a plexi support, 19th century
by Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Est: €200- €300
€2000 Bids
19th century Corpus Christi with original polychromy on wooden base
Feb 15, 11:00 AM CET
19th century Corpus Christi with original polychromy on wooden base
by Maison Jules Veilinghuis
Est: €250- €400
€2400 Bids
17th/18th Century Corpus Christi
Feb 15, 10:00 AM CET
17th/18th Century Corpus Christi
by Hessink's
Est: €300- €600
€1000 Bids
A 15th/16th Century Corpus Christi
Feb 15, 10:00 AM CET
A 15th/16th Century Corpus Christi
by Hessink's
Est: €400- €600
€2000 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Statues of Jesus


Maison Jules Veilinghuis

Maison Jules Veilinghuis

Setdart Auction House

Setdart Auction House

Auktionshaus Mars

Auktionshaus Mars

Hessink's

Hessink's