Ivory Virgin Mary and Infant Jesus sculpted in round. Standing, trampling snake with feet, she is carrying Infant Jesus seated in her left arm; she is clothed with belted dress with round collar and coat with fold falling onto front; veil placed on back of head; fine oval face with pointy chin; pulled back hairstyle with middle part with few locks falling on shoulders.; naked Christ with chubby face. Ebonized wood and ivory plinth.
Dieppe, France, 18th Century
Height: 27 cm (10-1/2 in.)
Mary’s head was broken and re-glued, missing scepter.
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- Item(s) quantity: 1
- Expertissim Reference: 2013100451
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