Large and beautifully executed church image, statue of Maria
Beautiful large church image Pictured is Mary with child, very devout. It’s a sleekly designed image and is sublimely painted, made in plaster as was usual in the early 20th century.The image is in very good condition, but has signs of intensive religious use from the past 100+ years. The paint has become somewhat discoloured over the course of time. This statue has a beautiful serene and melancholy look.On the base: Sedes sapientiae (Latin for Seat of wisdom)For years this statue stood in the chapel of a in the convent chapel on a side altar in a monastery in the Leuven region. In the past, she received hundreds of thousands of Hail Mary’s and countless candles were lit for her. Unfortunately, this monastery also closed, so this statue is looking for a beautiful new place.Height approx. 64 cm.Will be sent by registered mail Read More