Carved Alabaster Figure of the Virgin and Child Christ
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Description
The Virgin Mary is presented here wearing a Queen's Crown as She has been proclaimed Queen of Heaven. Original silver crown. A beautiful and evocative figure, masterful carving, with obvious remnants of Medieval stylization but solidly Northern Renaissance, Flemish or French, Early 16th Century, losses to the Child and to the Virgin's right hand, yet with a rare surviving gilt silver diadem. Elegant, delightful, museum piece. Size: 9 5/8 in high
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Carved Alabaster Figure of the Virgin and Child Christ
Estimate $800 - $1,000
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