Collinge Antiques

Description

Large early 19th.c. French giltwood figure of the Virgin Mary c.1820. Standing 51" tall, carved wood with polychrome, gesso and gilded finish. Full length figure of Mary with her arms open in compassion and blessing, stood on a half globe (14" diameter at the base) representing the earth and crushing below her feet a serpent representing sin and the devil. Original paintwork to the hair face and hands, original gold leaf gilding to the robes and base. Presented as found with some wear to the face and missing some areas of gilding and plaster, revealing the carved wood below.
Width: 26.5" (67.5 cm)
Height: 51" (129.5 cm)
Depth: 14" (35.5 cm)
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.