A FRENCH MARBLE GROUP OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY

A FRENCH MARBLE GROUP OF THE MADONNA AND CHILDLATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURYThe Madonna with a sceptre in her proper right hand, the reverse unfinished, on a gold painted composite stone basethe figure 73 cm high, 78.8 cm high overall It has previously been suggested that this piece may be the work of the French sculptor Thomas Veyrier (1658 - after 1723), see K. Herding, Pierre Puget: das bildernerische Werk, Berlin, 1970.Condition Report: Base is later and associated- it has lifting paint and some wear and losses notably to the lower edges. There is an area of infill between the base and the lower front corner of the figureIndex finger of child missingRestorations to her right hand, and to the sceptre. The thumb on her right hand slightly rubbed and incomplete- sceptre end missing. Small area of infill to her right hand side. Please see additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer