{"product_id":"antique-italian-madonna-and-child-holy-17493","title":"Holy Water Font, Madonna and Child – Vintage Alpine, c. 1940s–1960s, Age-Damaged","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkably evocative \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted holy water font\u003c\/strong\u003e from mid-20th-century Central Europe, depicting the Virgin Mary tenderly cradling the Christ Child. Made in the Alpine tradition, with finely worked facial features, soft draped veils, and an ornate cloud-motif basin. Finished in muted tones of sage blue, cream and terracotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Condition Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered explicitly \u003cstrong\u003eas-is, in age-damaged condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visible vertical crack runs across the front of the basin, with a small chip exposing the yellowish base material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original coating inside the basin has flaked in places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor chipping along the top rear rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main body and hanging loop remain solid and structurally stable – a lovely piece for restoration or for those who appreciate the beauty of age and wear (\"wabi-sabi\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 12.5 cm (4.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approx. 7.5 cm (3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 4 cm (1.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: molded wood-composite\/chalkware, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: probably Italy or Austria (Alpine region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 1940s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable age-related damage as described above; the faces of Mary and the Child remain undamaged. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors and restorers of religious folk art, lovers of the wabi-sabi aesthetic, or as a rosary holder on a home altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry only; do not wash due to the flaking coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaidhofen an der Thaya. The little font lay among discarded frames, its crack clearly visible in the light. And yet the mother's face stayed perfectly calm, as if the break had never reached her. Sometimes it's the crack itself that shows how long something has held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA crack that destroyed nothing — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57494085599607,"sku":"30107","price":47.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8629263833_lbuw.jpg?v=1790425762","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/antique-italian-madonna-and-child-holy-17493","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}