Vintage Mary Child in Bell Wax Golden Cradle with Wooden Base, 1950s

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A rare and evocative devotional composition depicting the swaddled Baby Mary lying in a gilded cradle under a bell with … Read more A rare and evocative devotional composition depicting the swaddled Baby Mary lying in a gilded cradle under a bell with a wooden base, a valuable piece from the Italian sacred tradition dating back to the 20th century.

· Subject and Style: The infant figure is laid out in the cradle, with a finely modeled wax head featuring polychrome details, a sunburst halo with gold stars and white satin bands trimmed with lace, surmounted by a graceful arch of small white roses.

· Material and Finish: Modeled wax face with a padded body covered in satin and lace; the cradle is decorated with relief gold elements and mounted on a solid oval base in walnut-stained wood with a contoured edge, protected by a rounded transparent plastic bell.

· Ideal for: Home altars, collectors of devotional sculptures and wax sculptures, antique religious furnishings, and period display cases.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Devotional sculpture / Baby Mary in a bell, tabletop.

· Subject: Swaddled Baby Mary in a cradle with a floral bow.

· Manufacture / Origin: Attributable to Italian devotional/monastic craftsmanship.

· Materials: Wax, fabric, satin, lace, wood, gilded elements, transparent plastic.

· Period: Attributable to the second half of the 20th century (Vintage).

· Dimensions: Width 30 cm, Depth 20 cm, Total height 32 cm.

· Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition, no breaks. The wax face is intact and intact, with no cracks or sagging; the fabrics, lace, and roses are white and well preserved; the gilded details are luminous; the solid wooden base and the intact plastic bell are free of cracks or damage. 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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