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Object description :

"Santibelli 19th Century Virgin And Child With Urn"

Elegant polychrome and gilded terracotta Virgin and Child, work from Marseille or also called Santibelli. The Virgin and Child is a Christian iconography that represents Mary holding the Child Jesus in her arms. These images are very common in Christian art, and they symbolize divine motherhood, tenderness and maternal love. Santibelli are small plaster or clay statues for domestic use. When they are made of clay, they are typically Marseille whose golden age is between 1820 and 1860. Their size varies from 25 to 50 cm. They most often represent Christ, the Virgin and all the saints. For this one, the Virgin is standing, at her feet 2 urns and 2 children praying. Quality work in good condition and conservation

Price: 430 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Terracotta
Height: 28 cm

Reference: 1611645
Availability: In stock