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French Polychrome and Gilded Statue of The Virgin Mary
1880s

$942.90

£710.19

€800

CA$1,300.30

A$1,460.83

CHF 763.28

MX$17,830.06

NOK 9,691.47

SEK 9,122.48

DKK 6,089.30

About the Item

A polychrome and gilt plaster statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The quality of the original gilding and the handling of the folds in the clothing are exceptional. A wonderful statue for both its artistic merit and its religious significance. The handling of the folds to the cloth, the hands and face and the serpent are all beautifully rendered. All the original colours including the blue of the globe and the original gilding make for a charming and decorative object which would make a worthy addition to any collection or interior. Mary is depicted standing on a half globe, with a crescent moon and a serpent under her feet which is very traditional iconography of Mary as the woman in Revelation, where having the serpent under her feet symbolizes victory over evil. The tradition finds its roots in a biblical verse that was translated in the Latin Vulgate). In the Book of Genesis, shortly after Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the garden, God curses the serpent who tricked them and foretells his ultimate destruction. Initially this was taken by the Church to refer to Mary, the woman who would give birth to the Messiah. It would be through her “Yes,” that Satan would be defeated and the curse of Eve lifted.

Creation Year:

1880s

Dimensions:

Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)

Medium:

Gold Leaf,Plaster,Oil

Movement & Style:

Period:

Late 19th Century

Condition:

Wear commensurate with age and use, rubbing to the gilding.

Gallery Location:

Cotignac, FR

Reference Number:

Seller: LG/Mary1stDibs: LU1430215927352

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