Carved Wooden Sculpture Of The Virgin Mary – 18th Century

Large Virgin and Child Sculpture in Natural Wood – 18th Century

A large religious sculpture in natural wood depicting the Virgin Mary, dating from the 18th century, with a striking presence and remarkable sculptural quality.

Standing 110 cm tall, this work is distinguished by its elegant proportions, its particularly expressive facial features, and the richness of its form.

The sculpture features inlaid glass eyes, likely added in the 19th century, which lend the face a striking presence and depth. As the polychromy has since faded, the natural wood fully reveals the quality of the carving and the work’s antique patina.

At the Virgin’s feet appears a symbolic animal, likely a snake or a fish—an iconographic element that reinforces the religious and symbolic dimension of the composition.

The piece as a whole exudes a sense of age and features distinctive carving, making it particularly decorative in a collector’s home, a historic residence, or a gallery.

Period: 18th century
Material: natural wood
Height: 110 cm
Added elements: glass eyes, 19th century
Condition: generally good considering its age, with signs of age and wear

A monumental piece, rare for its size and of particular interest to a collector of antique religious sculpture.