A wonderful French antique religious sculpture in low-relief depicting the Our Lady Virgin Mary in an architectural decor. The wall carving has been molded and carved from soap plaster (imitating carved meerschaum), also named petrified limestone. The religious piece of art has been framed with a black wooden frame topped by a cross. CONDITION: the top of the cross has been repaired. Old wood worms holes on the frame. Height: 8 5/8 (22cm). Width: 6 1/2 (16.5cm). Limestone inlays were created in the 19th century by Jean Serre and Michel Papon. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Statues & Figures”. The seller is “chicfrenchvintage” and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Religion: Christianity
- Material: Wood
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Handmade: Yes
- Figure: Virgin Mary