French Artist, Our Lady of Grace Religious Sculpture, 19th Century, Cast Iron

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Our Lady of Grace - religious sculpture in cast iron - c. 1880–1920. Devotional sculpture representing Our Lady of Grace, … Read more Our Lady of Grace - religious sculpture in cast iron - c. 1880–1920. Devotional sculpture representing Our Lady of Grace, standing on a circular base, with open arms and a serpent under her feet. Made of hollow cast iron, it presents a historicist modeling of 19th-century inspiration, typical of pieces intended for chapels, niches, cemeteries or gardens. The surface retains an expressive brown patina, with generalized oxidation. It shows wear, small irregularities and loss of finish consistent with age and exposure to the elements. Style: historicist religious / Saint-Sulpice tradition. Period: late 19th century – early 20th century, approximately 1880–1920. Probable origin: France or continental Europe. Material: cast iron. Dimensions: 58 × 23 × 15 cm. Condition: antique, with oxidation and wear. See less