Virgin in Childbirth in Polychrome Earthenware – 18th Century

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Virgin in Childbirth in Polychrome Earthenware – 18th Century

Name: Virgin in Childbirth in Polychrome Earthenware – 18th Century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 4XN4UKI2N6
Price: 480 EUR
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By Gallery Antiquités Lecomte

480 €

Period 18th century

Style Other style

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From: 44810, Héric, France

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Polychrome earthenware statuette representing the Holy Virgin with a crown on her forehead, carrying the Child Jesus on her left arm.
Popular object of Religious Art in the 18th and 19th centuries, the "Midwife Virgins" had an important role with parturients, when the "labor" of childbirth began: the crown then made it possible to accommodate a candle, the interior could also contain holy water.
This Statue presents earthenware in shimmering colors. The sky blue represents the drapery enveloping the two characters, while the yellow of the Madonna's habit is punctuated with ermine motifs, suggesting the Breton origin of this artifact.
Testimony to the importance of the Catholic Religion in the daily life of our ancestors, this Virgin of Childbirth full of History will make a unique gift for a future mother, or will delight any lover of sacred art.
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Period: 18th century
Very good condition, a few small chips around the edge of the crown and on the back, see photos.
Shipping possible by courier with careful packaging and appropriate protection
Dimensions:
Maximum width: 9 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm
Height: 21 cm
Additional photos on request.

Reference 450 S

Ref: 4XN4UKI2N6

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Other style (Religious objects of Other style Style)
Period	18th century (Religious objects 18th century)
Country of origin	France
Width (cm)	9
Height (cm)	21
Depth (cm)	7.5
Materials	Earthenware
Internal reference	450 S