This beautiful 19th-century polychrome plaster sculpture of the Virgin and Child is a perfect example of the religious art of the period.
Polychromy, with soft, elegant shades of blue and gold, lends this sculpture a luminous, sacred dimension. The delicate details of the faces, particularly the Virgin's peaceful, maternal gaze, testify to the attention paid to expressing the tender, intimate piety so popular in the 19th century. The realistic drapery and gilded highlights on the base, adorned with volutes, recall the influence of classical and neo-gothic styles, often in vogue at the time.
This type of sculpture was often used in a domestic or parish context, embodying a close, accessible spirituality. It perfectly illustrates the period's attachment to religious representations imbued with humanity and refinement.
CONDITIONS : Good antique condition. Please take a close look at the photos, they are an integral part of the description.
DIMENSIONS : Height :14 1/8" (36 cm) Dimension of the base : 10 5/8" x 6 1/4" (27 cm x 16 cm) Weight : 3,880kg
