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What does the statue of Mary represent?
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Generally, a statue of Mary represents the mother of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the son of God. Depending on the pose of the figure, Mary sculptures may have additional meanings. For example, Pieta sculptures show Mary holding the dead body of Christ and symbolize the crucifixion. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of sculptures.
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Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Pyrenees of France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items
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Giltwood
Vintage statue Mary with Jesus
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nice wooden and vintage statue from Mary with Jesus.
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Statues
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Wood
Carved Stone Statue of Saint Anne and Child Mary
Located in Vista, CA
Carved stone statue of Saint Anne and child Mary.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Statues
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Stone
Pair Lifesize Italian Mary Joseph Statues Plaster Jesus Nativity Salvage
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a unique pair of Italian plaster figures of Mary and Joseph
Good size at almost six
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Vintage 1920s Statues
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Plaster
19th C. Santos Hand made statue Virgin Mary and child Antiques Los Angeles CA LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Santos Hand made statue Virgin Mary and child Antiques Los Angeles CA LA . Mid 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Statues
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Clay, Terracotta, Fabric, Paint, Feathers
$2,640 Sale Price
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Large Holy Maria Statue in bronze painted plaster, Belgium 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / Holy Maria statue / plaster / Art Deco / Mid-century
A graceful statue of the
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Plaster