Art Deco Bust of the Tearful Virgin Mary in Spelter on Marble by Oscar Ruffon, 1920s-1940s

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Oscar Ruffony (1874-1946) Bust of the Virgin Mary in Tears, Spelter on Marble, Art Deco

Celebrate your faith with this … Read more Oscar Ruffony (1874-1946) Bust of the Virgin Mary in Tears, Spelter on Marble, Art Deco

Celebrate your faith with this Art Deco representation of the Virgin Mary by the French sculptor Oscar Ruffony, born in 1874 and died in 1946, a relatively unknown 20th-century artist whose sculptures and busts focused on themes of religious devotion.

We can see that Oscar Ruffony was a man of faith; the expression he gave the Virgin Mary is natural and powerful, leaving no one indifferent. And that only a Catholic can understand and master how to transcribe it: the tears running down her cheek, her shocked, pained, even mournful expression, her posture looking up at the sky, or her crucified son Jesus? The draping of the veil\. All these elements evoke an extraordinary realism, like a frozen moment, capturing the emotion of a mother looking at her son, her future, bruised\. What a passionate depiction the artist has made!

This bust is filled with artistic and religious devotion to restore the sacred with high-quality materials: spelter with a bronze-colored patina and a marble base typical of this artist's work. And yet, Oscar Ruffony has remained somewhat forgotten! His works are known for their high quality, but his name has remained in the shadows. Is this a pious desire on his part to highlight the sacred quality of his works rather than his name? Or is it a lack of pride, even modesty?

Lovers of devotional objects and Art Deco, don't wait any longer and treat yourself to this emotionally charged bust by Oscar Ruffony!

Dimensions:
→ Height: 22.5 cm
→ Width: 26 cm
→ Length: 15 cm
→ Weight: 2.5 kg
→ Condition: Good overall condition, some wear: small scratches on the left side of the veil and a slight dent on the Virgin's veil above the right of the face (see photos) This piece has an attribution mark,
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