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Purchased when I was in France a few years ago, art deco era antique religious statue or plaque. Circa 1920s, maybe even a little earlier. Brass backing so it can be hung or set on a shelf or mantle. Apprx 8" by 6 3/8".
Rich green natural real alabaster swirl arched plaque set with a bronze medallion in the center. Medallion is signed DESVERONES and is a raised relief design of the Virgin Mary with baby Jesus. Lovely Madonna and Child.
This was perfect...I wrapped it carefully and placed it in my luggage...and somehow, between the airport in Amsterdam and in Atlanta, the alabaster was cracked. The good news is that it really is hard to tell and is still lovely. The bad news is that it happened and it is devalued as a result.
So, with its blemish revealed, it is otherwise a nice bronze and alabaster statue and would be a terrific decorative item for any collector of religious memorabilia.
Regarding the artist: DESVERONES
Desverones was a French sculptor, I believe his full name was Charles Desverones and that he was a well known artist in the 1910s. |
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