Statuette, Vierge Immaculée - 26 cm - .915 silver






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Description from the seller
Massive sterling silver statuette – Immaculate Virgin on a starry globe – Spain, star hallmark (.915), circa 1935–1960
Beautiful religious statuette in solid silver depicting the Immaculate Virgin.
The Virgin is depicted standing, hands crossed on the chest and gaze lifted to the sky. She rests on a globe adorned with eight-pointed stars, Marian symbol. The statuette is mounted on a turned blackened wood base.
The work is in repoussé and chased silver, with an expressive rendering of the face and the drapery.
• Origin: Spain
• Era: circa 1935–1960
• Material: solid silver (finest .915/1000) and base in blackened wood
• Hallmark: official Spanish hallmark “five-pointed star in a circle” (in use from 1934, guaranteeing fineness .915/1000) – visible at the base of the robe (see photos)
Condition: good overall; small ancient cracks visible at the solder between the globe and the robe, handling wear and marks consistent with age; base slightly marked.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before committing to buy.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
Massive sterling silver statuette – Immaculate Virgin on a starry globe – Spain, star hallmark (.915), circa 1935–1960
Beautiful religious statuette in solid silver depicting the Immaculate Virgin.
The Virgin is depicted standing, hands crossed on the chest and gaze lifted to the sky. She rests on a globe adorned with eight-pointed stars, Marian symbol. The statuette is mounted on a turned blackened wood base.
The work is in repoussé and chased silver, with an expressive rendering of the face and the drapery.
• Origin: Spain
• Era: circa 1935–1960
• Material: solid silver (finest .915/1000) and base in blackened wood
• Hallmark: official Spanish hallmark “five-pointed star in a circle” (in use from 1934, guaranteeing fineness .915/1000) – visible at the base of the robe (see photos)
Condition: good overall; small ancient cracks visible at the solder between the globe and the robe, handling wear and marks consistent with age; base slightly marked.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before committing to buy.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
