An elegant porcelain figurine of the Crowned Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, in the style of the Immaculate Conception. Mary and the Child both wear gilded crowns; Mary stands on a cloud with a crescent moon, her flowing white robe adorned with fine gold stars and gold trim, and hand-painted floral details on the pedestal base.
Background and Marking
An impressed model number "292" appears on the lower back rim. Such numbers usually refer to a maker's catalogue entry, though the specific manufacturer could not be confirmed.
Details
- Height: approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
- Base diameter: approx. 8.5 cm (3.3 in)
- Material: glazed porcelain, gold trim
- Origin: probably Central Europe (Germany/Austria)
- Date: circa 1920s–1940s
Condition
Excellent vintage condition, no chips, cracks or restorations; minimal age-appropriate wear to the gilding. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.
Who It's For
For people with a connection to the Christian faith, collectors of religious art, and as a dignified centerpiece for a home altar or prayer corner.
Care
Dust dry with a soft brush; keep away from moisture.
Price is for 1 item. Carefully packed and double-boxed for worldwide shipping.
St. Pölten. The figure stood upright among lower things, as if it had always looked upward. Over the decades its crown had lost a little of its shine, yet its face remained quietly unchanged. What remains of a blessing passed on for nearly a hundred years?
A crown that doesn't fade — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop
