Vintage Terracotta Holy Water Stoup with Madonna and Child, 20th Century

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Description

Sculptural wall-mounted holy water font in terracotta depicting the Virgin and Child with angels inside an architectural niche with decorated … Read more Sculptural wall-mounted holy water font in terracotta depicting the Virgin and Child with angels inside an architectural niche with decorated columns. Crafted from brown terracotta with a matte, porous finish, featuring relief details and pronounced chiaroscuro effects. Preserved in excellent period condition, structurally sound and completely intact, with no chips or cracks.

Technical Details:

Type: Sculptural wall-mounted holy water font

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributed to Italian Sacred Artistry

Period: Attributed to the 20th century

Subject and Style: Sacred art / Madonna and Child, angels, and architectural niche

Materials: Terracotta

Dimensions: Height 43 cm | Width 18 cm | Depth 8.5 cm

Condition: Excellent period condition; structurally sound and completely intact, with no chips or cracks


Please note that any white areas visible in the photographs are caused by the reflection of artificial light from specialized lighting used to best illuminate the item, which may result in a slight variation in color in the photograph.

The item is authentic and has been carefully photographed to capture every detail, highlighting its qualities, merits, and any imperfections, if present.




This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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