Vintage 20th Century Madonna Virgin Prayer Bust in Glazed Ceramic from Pannunzio

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An evocative devotional bust depicting the virgin mary in prayer, an original glazed ceramic sculpture signed by the sculptor a. … Read more An evocative devotional bust depicting the virgin mary in prayer, an original glazed ceramic sculpture signed by the sculptor a. Pannunzio.
subject and style: depiction of the virgin with her head bowed in devout prayer, wrapped in a veil decorated with delicate polychrome floral buds; the front base features a raised "ave" inscription and a circular halo framing her head.
material and finish: hand-molded and hand-painted majolica ceramic with a glossy glaze and soft tones; a brass wire halo at the back. Original engraved signature "a. Pannunzio" with the wording "depositato" on the back of the base.
ideal for: collectors of sacred art and 20th-century italian ceramics, or as a precious devotional and decorative element for bedside tables, console tables, and home niches.
technical details and condition:

type: freestanding devotional bust / sacred sculpture

author / maker: original, signed a. Pannunzio (with the wording "depositato")

materials: glazed ceramic, brass

period: vintage (20th century)

dimensions: width: 20 cm - depth: 11 cm - height: 24 cm

condition: excellent vintage condition. The ceramic piece is perfectly intact, free of breaks, chips, or cracks; the glaze is glossy and the brass halo has a natural, physiological patina. This piece has an attribution mark,
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