Lot no. 220
Black Virgin
Polychrome carved wood with highlights of gilding, Campaniform. The Virgin and Child are each covered in a long navy blue cloak, with pleats for the Virgin's cloak. Crowned heads for both figures, a cross around the neck of the Infant Jesus and beautiful trimmings imitating jewels on the Virgin's cloak.
Puy-en-Velay region, early 19th century
H. 44.5 cm
Child Jesus removed, feet missing, pitting
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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Folk Art
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