Description

Height: 32.5cm

Width: 12cm

A charming antique devotional figure depicting Our Lady of Lourdes, cast in spelter and retaining traces of its original gilt finish.

The Virgin Mary is shown standing in prayer with hands clasped, wearing a flowing robe and crown, raised upon an elaborate Gothic-inspired pedestal with pierced decorative panels and elegant cabriole-style feet.

Religious figures such as this were commonly displayed within Victorian and Edwardian homes, chapels and private prayer spaces.

The decorative base and aged gilded finish give the piece a distinctive presence, while the soft detailing of the figure reflects the enduring popularity of Marian devotion during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The combination of architectural detailing, devotional symbolism and original finish makes this an appealing display piece for collectors of religious antiques and ecclesiastical décor.