Genoese Devotional Image In Silver Set In A Gilded Wooden Frame

An elegant devotional image of Genoese craftsmanship, crafted from embossed and chased silver at the end of the 18th century. The composition depicts the Immaculate Virgin, surrounded by a halo and set within an elegant architectural frame that enhances her presence with great decorative balance.The work is set within a fine carved wooden frame gilded with pure gold leaf, crafted between the late 18th century and the early 19th century. The frame, characterized by a rich motif of stylized leaves and a refined inner band of beading, attests to the high quality of the carving and gilding, which remains well-preserved to this day and is of remarkable aesthetic appeal.The combination of the burnished silver of the sacred figure and the brilliance of the gilding creates a contrast of great elegance, typical of the finest Ligurian devotional art of the period. An object intended both for private devotion and as a decorative element in a historic residence, capable of combining artistic, spiritual, and collectible value.DimensionsHeight: 28 cmWidth: 23 cmDepth: 5 cmPeriodDevotional image: late 18th centuryFrame: late 18th – early 19th century