Wood sculpture - Maria Immaculata - 45 cm - Antique - Wood - 1750-1800

Rare Baroque wooden sculpture "Maria Immaculata" – polychromed & gilded – circa 1750 Description: country of origin: Southern Italy For sale is an expressive and finely worked Baroque sacred figure from the mid-18th century (circa 1750). It depicts Mary Immaculate in a praying posture with folded hands. The Holy Mary stands symbolically on the earthly dome, entwined by the serpent (symbol of the victory over evil and original sin). The figure is characterized by a finely modeled face with delicate flesh tones, flowing drapery in vivid blue and red, and accent gilding at the hems. The elaborately designed pedestal is gilded and adorned with volutes. Object: Holy figure / Mary Immaculate Material: wood, hand-carved, polychromed & partially gilded Dating: Baroque, circa 1750 Dimensions: Total height with pedestal: 45 cm Height of the figure without pedestal: 32.5 cm W x D: 12.5 cm x 10 cm Condition: In keeping with its age, a beautiful, untouched original condition with expressive presence and patina. There are signs of aging and use, including flaking of the paint layer and primer (especially on the back of the cloak), paint loss, as well as historical insect damage traces at the underside of the pedestal (inactive/treated). All details, defects and the overall condition can be seen in the numerous close-up photos that are explicitly part of this item description. A beautiful collectible for lovers of sacred Baroque art! Secure and protected shipping with tracking.

Stima:€450

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