Vintage French Madonna Child Figurine Virgin Mary Statue Plaster Guelfi Mauricci
Beautiful antique French devotional statue depicting the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the infant Jesus. Both figures are represented with halos, while Mary stands upon a crescent moon and globe?traditional symbols frequently associated with Marian imagery and the Immaculate Conception.The sculpture is fashioned from molded plaster or chalkware and finished in a soft antique-white color. Graceful facial features, flowing robes and delicately modeled hands give the statue a serene and reverent presence.A molded signature appears on the reverse, while the base bears an impressed inscription that appears to read ?Manceau 365 D?pos?,? indicating a registered French model. Because the markings are worn, buyers should examine the close-up photographs and make their own assessment.Subject: Virgin Mary and the Christ ChildOrigin: FranceMaterial: Molded plaster / chalkwareSigned by Guelfi MauricciColor: Antique whiteMeasurements: 13.5? H x 5? LMarkings: Molded artist?s signature and ?Manceau 365 D?pos?,? or similarCondition: Antique condition with surface dirt, discoloration, scuffs, paint loss, small chips, scratches and areas of wear. Fine age-related lines and imperfections are visible throughout. No major break is apparent in the photographs. Please examine all images carefully for complete condition details.Packing: The statue will be carefully wrapped with multiple layers of protective material and securely boxed to help ensure safe delivery.
Condition
Antique condition with surface dirt, discoloration, scuffs, paint loss, small chips, scratches and areas of wear. Fine age-related lines and imperfections are visible throughout. No major break is apparent in the photographs. Please examine all images carefully for complete condition details.
Beautiful antique French devotional statue depicting the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the infant Jesus. Both figures are represented with halos, while Mary stands upon a crescent moon and globe?traditional symbols frequently associated with Marian imagery and the Immaculate Conception.The sculpture is fashioned from molded plaster or chalkware and finished in a soft antique-white color. Graceful facial features, flowing robes and delicately modeled hands give the statue a serene and reverent presence.A molded signature appears on the reverse, while the base bears an impressed inscription that appears to read ?Manceau 365 D?pos?,? indicating a registered French model. Because the markings are worn, buyers should examine the close-up photographs and make their own assessment.Subject: Virgin Mary and the Christ ChildOrigin: FranceMaterial: Molded plaster / chalkwareSigned by Guelfi MauricciColor: Antique whiteMeasurements: 13.5? H x 5? LMarkings: Molded artist?s signature and ?Manceau 365 D?pos?,? or similarCondition: Antique condition with surface dirt, discoloration, scuffs, paint loss, small chips, scratches and areas of wear. Fine age-related lines and imperfections are visible throughout. No major break is apparent in the photographs. Please examine all images carefully for complete condition details.Packing: The statue will be carefully wrapped with multiple layers of protective material and securely boxed to help ensure safe delivery.
Condition
Antique condition with surface dirt, discoloration, scuffs, paint loss, small chips, scratches and areas of wear. Fine age-related lines and imperfections are visible throughout. No major break is apparent in the photographs. Please examine all images carefully for complete condition details.
