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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century French Polychrome and Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring devotional beauty to a mantel, console, or chapel corner with this graceful antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary, carved in the Pyrenees of France circa 1860. Hand-carved in wo...
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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
Materials
Stone
Jesus, Mary & Joseph in Mid Century Modern Sculptural Fiberglass & Plaster C1955
By Holy Frères
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall life size Joseph with Mary kneeling cradling Baby Jesus in what was a nativity scene. Molded Fiberglass with a coat of plaster over and then painted. Detailed shrouded ...
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Vintage 1950s American Classical Roman Statues
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Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
$1,596 Sale Price / set
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Mid-Century Modern Mother Mary Madonna Statue
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Mid-Century Modern figurative Mother of Mary sculpture. Hand carved wooden Figure of the Madonna. Sits atop a darker base. This hand carved and turned wooden sculpture shows exceptio...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
17th Century Belgian Linden Wood Statue of Mary Magdalene
Located in New Orleans, LA
A deeply expressive devotional sculpture carved in linden wood, this rare 17th-century Belgian figure of Mary Magdalene reflects the emotional intensity and spiritual depth of the Ba...
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
