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12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
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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:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- 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
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