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Crowned Madonna and Child Carved Wood and Gesso
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Pre 1837 VR item# 538589 (stock# 2917)
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Blanche's Antiques
207-361-1817
$975
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Early 19th century or late 18th century carved wood and gessoed figure of the virgin Mary holding a sceptre or bouquet in one hand and the child Jesus in the other, balancing him in a classic mother's way on her hip. She wears a crown and very long hair. Height of the statue with base is 14" The base measures 5" x 3" Condition is consonant with age; a major loss is the child's left arm; the virgin's right hand holding the sceptre is damaged and that forearm has been ...click for details
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Grand Tour Metal Statue of Mercury on Column-19th c
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Pre 1900 item# 538259 (stock# 2816)
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Blanche's Antiques
207-361-1817
SOLD
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19th century Grand Tour figure of the Roman god, Mercury, or in the Greek, Hermes, with winged feet and helmet holding a sword and shield. He balances on one foot on a black metal column with gilt metal base and cap. On the cap are the symbols of the caduceus, a staff with intertwined snakes, a star and a cornucopia or horn of plenty. The figure is painted black with traces of gold showing through. Total height of the base and statue is 16" The base is 4.5" square.
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