Large French Plaster Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, 20th Century

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Description

A large and highly atmospheric French plaster Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, measuring 68 cm high and 35 cm wide. … Read more A large and highly atmospheric French plaster Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, measuring 68 cm high and 35 cm wide. Executed in a warm ivory-cream finish, this devotional sculpture has a serene ecclesiastical presence and a beautifully timeless character, making it especially appealing for collectors of Catholic devotional art, French religious statues and European church objects.

The statue depicts Jesus Christ with open arms and the Sacred Heart prominently modelled on the chest, one of the most important and recognizable symbols in Catholic iconography. The softly sculpted facial expression, flowing robes, open-handed gesture and calm posture give the piece a peaceful, contemplative quality associated with traditional French chapel and monastery interiors.

with its substantial size and sculptural silhouette, this piece works beautifully as a statement devotional object on an altar table, console, sideboard, cabinet or within a curated interior focused on religious antiques, ecclesiastical décor, French brocante, chapel objects, monastery décor and sacred art. The neutral ivory plaster surface makes it easy to place in both classical interiors and more contemporary collector settings.
A desirable decorative and collectible statue for enthusiasts of Sacred Heart iconography, antique plaster saints, Catholic sculpture, Christian religious art and French devotional objects.

Details
Object: Sacred Heart of Jesus statue
Origin: France
Material: Plaster
Height: 68 cm / 26.8 in
Width: 35 cm / 13.8 in
Colour: Warm ivory / cream
Subject: Jesus Christ with Sacred Heart
Style: French devotional, Catholic, ecclesiastical, chapel, monastery, brocante
Period: 20th century devotional sculpture

Condition
Good decorative condition with small marks, patina and minor imperfections consistent with plaster devotional statues. These details enhance the authentic French chapel and brocante character of the piece. Please review the photos carefully for the overall condition and sculptural details. See less