Varnished Earth Statuette - Le Pre-d'auge, 17th Century

VIRGIN AND CHILD in dark blue, green, ocher and “manganese” glazed earthenware.
Height: 19 cm.
MANERBE, LE PRE D'AUGE, 17th century.

Two accidents restored “museum style” on the terrace. The photographs show the statuette before and after restoration executed with modeling plaster and watercolor; it is therefore easily reversible and replaced by a more sophisticated restoration.
These statuettes are of the greatest rarity in the production of these Lower Normandy center. Some examples are listed in specialized literature, in particular the famous "nurse", but I did not find any trace of "Virgin and Child". This is therefore an exceptional piece
Bibliography consulted:
“The art of glazed earth from the Middle Ages to the year 2000” National Ceramics Museum and Arras Museum.
“The ceramics of Pré-d'Auge” Lisieux Museum
“Ceramics of Bernard Palissy” by Alan Gibbon
“The art of glazed earth” Edition of national ceramics museum, 2000

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Former professor at IDETH (Institute of Technical and Historical Studies of the Art Object)
Former professor at the EAC (School of Art and Communication)
Former member of the UFE (French Union of Experts)
Expert specialist in pewter for more 40 years I guarantee the object is authentic described above.
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