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What does the statue of Mary represent?

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What does the statue of Mary represent?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Statue
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and compelling wood statue of the Virgin Mary with polychrome paint finish. Well executed
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Carved Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue with Glass Eyes on Globe
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary in prayers was created in Provence, France
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Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Virgin Mary Garden Statue
Located in New York, NY
A 'Virgin Mary', 'Madonna', or 'Blessed Mother' white painted cement sculpture garden statue, circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Statues

Materials

Cement

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

Materials

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

Materials

Stone

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