Skip to main content

Items Similar to 12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint

17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint

19th Century Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

19th Century Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture

Video Loading

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 18

12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary

$14,000

£10,628.56

€12,156.81

CA$19,560.03

A$21,755.02

CHF 11,359.80

MX$264,735.49

NOK 145,081.94

SEK 136,061.27

DKK 90,730.91

Shipping

Retrieving quote...

The 1stDibs Promise:

Authenticity Guarantee,

Money-Back Guarantee,

24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

12th century extremely rare romanesque wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary. Magnificent wood hand carved sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a book to her chest. It is an extremely rare survivor of the 12th century. The style is European, possibly French or English. This statue is a testimony to beautiful religious art from about 1150. A truly rare Romanesque sculpture of museum quality. The Romanesque world extended from approximately the10th century - 1200 A.D. The aesthetic of the piece is characteristic of Romanesque culture and heavily stylized in its simplicity. A good, age appropriate antique condition. It retains the majority of the original polychrome decoration. The statue is mounted on a modern plinth. Provenance: From a private collection. Dimensions: Figure - 11” H x 4.25” W x 3.50” D w/ plinth - 16” height Weight w/ base - 5lbs.

Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Medieval (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Stone,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
12th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A good, age appropriate antique condition. It retains the majority of the original polychrome decoration. The statue is mounted on a modern plinth.
Seller Location:
Vero Beach, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3915324999702

More From This Seller

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi

Located in Vero Beach, FL

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi Rare and beautiful sculpture of Corpus Christi. The artwork, probably German, is carved from hardwood. This f...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi

$5,500

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Large Saint John the Evangelist figure created in the workshop of Franz Matthias Hiernle in Mainz, Germany. The superbly carved and highly decorated slender figure, in an elegant and...

Category

Antique 17th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John

$12,500

17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This rare 17th century panel, carved in high relief, is museum quality and without doubt the work of an important Flemish master carver. It represents the biblical scene of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem for the census. Multiple figures surround the center in a well balanced setting. Rich, deep color and great patina, which developed over about 400 years, make this piece of art exceptional. The panel is mounted on a later dusty rose velvet backing. Condition: Small part of backdrop on right is missing. Joseph’s left hand is missing. Measurements: Image size - 8 ½” W x 12 ¼” H x 2” D Back panel - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x ½” D Entire piece - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x 2 ½” D Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group

17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group

$4,280 Sale Price

20% Off

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

Located in Vero Beach, FL

15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality

$16,000 Sale Price

50% Off

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel. Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.

$18,500

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha. A Chinese bronze statue from the late 18th century Qing Dynasty period is ca...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Statue of Seated Happy Maitreya Buddha

$1,280 Sale Price

20% Off

You May Also Like

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century Height : 103 cm Length : 28 cm Width : 16 cm Remains of polychromy ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood

$49,123

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

"Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century" Period: 15th century Romanesque Technique: Carved and polychromed solid wood Dimensions: 124 x 36 x 17 cm Impressive Romanesque s...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

Romanesque Sculpture of the Virgin – 15th Century

$31,151

17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Mid 17th century Northern European carved figure of a saint. This striking statue depicts a saint who is dressed in robes, whilst holding his hand over his heart. This figure is freestanding and is stood within a leaning position which makes him stand out. It has been beautifully carved from oak and has remnants of its original paintwork. Likely to have stood within a church for many years and would have been removed due to renovation reasons. This historical figure...

Category

Antique 17th Century German Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Paint

17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint

17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint

$4,029

19th Century Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

Located in Cheshire, GB

Very large 19th century carved oak figure of a saint in traditional dress all raised up on octagonal base. Dimensions: Height 60 inches Length 18 inches ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

19th Century Carved Oak Figure of a Saint

$3,727 Sale Price

49% Off

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

Located in San Diego, CA

An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

$760 Sale Price

20% Off

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture

Located in Doha, QA

This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture

18th Century Italian Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin Mary Sculpture

$3,250

Free Shipping

More Ways To Browse

The Virgin Mary

12th Century Furniture

15th Century Stone Sculpture

Antique Virgin Mary

Medieval English Furniture

Romanesque Furniture

Romanesque Style

Medieval Carved Wood

Carved Wood Religious Figure

Antique Hand Carved Stone Figure

Virgin Mary Wood

Polychrome Wood Statue

Religious Sculpture Polychrome

Religious Chest

Hand Carved Virgin Mary

Religious Statues

View All Popular Figurative Sculptures Searches