1265 - Sculpture of the Virgin and Child, French School, 17th century

Sculpture of the Virgin and Child, French School, 17th century Carved and polychromed wood. Dimensions: 44 × 23 cm. Devotional sculpture carved from fruitwood, depicting the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus. Originating from France, this 17th-century Baroque piece retains traces of its original polychromy, which enhance the delicacy of the faces and the folds of the mantle. The composition reflects the balance between tenderness and spirituality characteristic of French religious art of the period. The work is complete, with a charming antique patina. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer's statutory rights.