Alejo de Vahía Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alejo de Vahía Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 10, 2024
Attributed to ALEJO DE VAHÍA (probably of Nordic origin, ? - circa 1515). "Santiago apostle". Carved and polychrome wood. Presents faults in the carving and polychrome.
Est: €25,000 - €26,000
Attributed to ALEJO DE VAHÍA (probably of Nordic origin, ? - circa 1515). "Santiago apostle". Carved and polychrome wood. Presents faults in the carving and polychrome. Measurements: 103 x 33 x 25 cm. The image of Santiago Apostle, whom we recognize by his attributes such as the book, the pilgrim's cap adorned with a shell has been worked by the sculptor only on the front, thus showing that originally was part of a larger sculptural ensemble attached to an architecture. Aesthetically the work follows the stylistic precepts of the Renaissance, as can be seen in the treatment of the fabrics that form the tunic, the posture with the leg forward, and the anatomical volume, seeking naturalistic verism, although it is true that it maintains a certain verticality typical of previous aesthetics. The attire has been captured with special attention to detail. Also noteworthy is the expressive capture of the countenance, with mature features and large benevolent eyes. The high quality and the careful morphology allow us to attribute this work to the circle of Alejo de Vahía, a late Gothic sculptor active in the Iberian Peninsula in the last quarter of the 15th century and the first decade of the following century. In his copious production, de Vahía cultivated various iconographic types that were profusely imitated, among which the Crucified Christ stood out. Characterized by the combination of expressiveness and elegance, the Christs of Alejo de Vahía did not fall into deformations or gesticulations that tended to pathos. As we can see in the carving that concerns us, de Vahía worked the hair and beard in a masterly way, forming locks, looking for a certain naturalism that was not appreciable in the previous Romanesque period. According to Francisco Javier Montalvo in his study "Two new works from the circle of Alejo de Vahía", in recent years a large catalog of works has been gathered around Alejo, which exceeds one hundred, but which is constantly growing, although most of them must have been executed by members of his workshop or circle, or simply by followers of his style. In spite of the few biographical data known about Alejo de Vahía, it is known that he was an artist of Germanic origin active in Palencia at the end of the 15th century, and whose production supplied a wide geographical area of the Crown of Castile until the first decade of the 16th century. We know that in 1505 he made in walnut wood the statues of the Magdalene and St. John the Baptist, as proofs for a future main altarpiece of the cathedral of Palencia, but to his misfortune, the bishop of the cathedral commissioned the main altarpiece to Philip Vigarny on his own, leaving the two mentioned sculptures aside. On the one hand, the Magdalene was later placed on the altarpiece, while the St. John was sold, shortly after its execution, to the convent of Santa Clara in Palencia, and is currently in the Marés Museum in Barcelona.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 18, 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO ALEJO DE VAHIA Bajo Rhine (active 1475 -1515) / Becerril de Campos, Spain "Madonna with Child"
Est: €19,500 - €26,000
Carved wood with remains of polychrome Measurements: Height: 62 cm
Ansorena
Dec. 01, 2022
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía (Región de Renania ? - Becerril de Campos, Palencia, 1515). Active between 1480 and 1515
Est: €30,000 - €35,000
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía (Región de Renania ? - Becerril de Campos, Palencia, 1515). Active between 1480 and 1515 "Madonna and Child" Marvellous carved, gilded and polychromed wooden sculpture. 108 x 34 x 32 cm. Medieval Art.
La Suite Subastas
Dec. 15, 2020
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía (Renania region? - Becerril de Campos, Palencia, 1515) Active between 1480 and 1515
Est: €15,000 - €17,000
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía (Renania region? - Becerril de Campos, Palencia, 1515) Medieval. Active between 1480 and 1515 "Saint John the Baptist" Carved wooden sculpture. The saint is depicted in the customary way, bearded and with long hair, carrying the Holy Scriptures in his left hand. His attribute, the lamb, appears on the Scriptures. Reference images include the Saint John the Baptist in the Museu Marès in Barcelona, and the Saint Onuphrius in the National Sculpture Museum in Valladolid Also, the Saint John the Baptist which came from the Brotherhood of Saint John the Baptist, which can be found at the Real Cofradía del Santo Sepulcro in Palencia Height: 50 cm. Medieval
La Suite Subastas
May. 29, 2019
ALEJO DE VAHIA
Est: €15,000 - €18,000
Alejo de Vahia (España, ?-1515) Cristo crucificado. Escultura en madera tallada y policromada. 139 x 95 x 30 cm.
Arte Hispanico Subastas
Feb. 23, 2017
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía (? - Circa 1515)
Est: €20,000 - €30,000
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía (? - Circa 1515) "Clergyman praying" Magnificent carved polychrome and gilt wooden sculpture. Circa 1500. Various elements of Alejo de Vahía´s style can be found in the sculpture, such as the bulging and slightly droopy eyes and eyelids in a half-moon shape, the sharp nose and the fine-lipped mouth, the wide face and the abundant, rigid folds. The sculptor very probably came from the north of Europe originally, but was established in Spain from 1475 to 1515, specifically in Becerril de Campos, a town in Palencia, where he opened a sculpture workshop. One of the most important gothic sculptors, he has an unmistakeable style and many recognised works. Among his outstanding work, he contributed to the altarpieces of Palencia Cathedral, Monzón de Campo, Becerril, Paredes de Navas, sometimes collaborating with other sculptors such as Berruguete. From 1491 – 1497, he worked alongside other sculptors on the choir stalls at Oviedo Cathedral. He also made the tombs of Luis de la Serna at the Church of Santiago in Valladolid, and Francisco Núñez, Abbot of Husillos, at Palencia Cathedral, among others. 63 x 21 cm.
La Suite Subastas
Jul. 13, 2016
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 The Crucifixion of Christ
Est: €2,000 -
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 The Crucifixion of Christ Sculpture in carved, gilt and polychrome wood En caja acristalada y con un brocado de fondo 73,5x46x12 cm total, incluyendo la cruz Atribuido a Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 Cristo crucificado Escultura en madera tallada, dorada y policromada En caja acristalada y con un brocado de fondo 73,5x46x12 cm total, incluyendo la cruz
Balclis
Feb. 24, 2016
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 The Crucifixion of Christ
Est: €3,500 -
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 The Crucifixion of Christ Sculpture in carved, polychrome and gilt wood En caja acristalada y con un brocado de fondo 73,5x46x12 cm total, incluyendo la cruz Atribuido a Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 Cristo crucificado Escultura en madera tallada, dorada y policromada En caja acristalada y con un brocado de fondo 73,5x46x12 cm total, incluyendo la cruz
Balclis
Oct. 21, 2015
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? circa 1515 Saint John the Baptist
Est: €2,500 -
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? circa 1515 Saint John the Baptist Sculpture in carved and polychromed wood 82 cm high Atribuido a Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 San Juan Bautista Escultura en madera tallada y policromada 82 cm alt
Balclis
Oct. 21, 2015
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? circa 1515 Crucified Christ
Est: €5,000 -
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? circa 1515 Crucified Christ Carved, gilded and polychromed wooden sculpture In a glass case and brocade background 73,5x46x12 cm total, including the cross Atribuido a Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 Cristo crucificado Escultura en madera tallada, dorada y policromada En caja acristalada y con un brocado de fondo 73,5x46x12 cm total, incluyendo la cruz
Balclis
Jul. 08, 2015
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? circa 1515 Saint John the Baptist
Est: €3,750 -
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? circa 1515 Saint John the Baptist Sculpture in carved and polychromed wood 82 cm high Atribuido a Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 San Juan Bautista Escultura en madera tallada y policromada 82 cm alt
Balclis
May. 20, 2015
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? c. 1515 Saint John the Baptist
Est: €6,000 -
Attributed to Alejo de Vahía ? - ? c. 1515 Saint John the Baptist A carved and polychromed wood sculpture 82 cm high Atribuido a Alejo de Vahía ? - ? h. 1515 San Juan Bautista Escultura en madera tallada y policromada 82 cm alt
Balclis