Figurine - Maria Bambina in campana di vetro - 30 cm - blown
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 140 - € 170
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Ancient Baby Mary in a Cradle under a Mouth-Blown Glass Bell – Sacred Art and Popular Devotion – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Suggestive object of Italian sacred art and popular devotion: an antique effigy depicting Baby Mary in swaddling clothes, delicately laid inside her cradle. The statuette features finely modeled and painted facial features, wrapped according to tradition in a bonnet and lace and tulle garments of the period.
The cradle stands out for its rich beaded gilded texture, supported by an elegant stand in shaped metal wire with geometric scrolls, typical of refined convent or artisanal productions at the turn between the late 19th and early 20th century. The composition is embellished by small antique white flowers at the base and rests on an oval, modanated and patinated base.
The entire scene is enclosed and protected inside its splendid original mouth-blown glass bell. In the past these artifacts were jealously kept in homes as symbols of family protection and good luck; today they represent highly sought-after collectible pieces for their extraordinary emotional charge, aesthetic appeal, and historical significance.
The object remains in good aesthetic and structural condition overall, considering the era and the great fragility of the materials.
There is a characteristic air bubble inside the glass, entirely due to the mouth-blown artisanal process of the time. Additionally, the lower edge of the glass bell is not cut perfectly flush, but shows the typical irregularities, asymmetries, and hot-cut roughness characteristic of historical workmanship. These details should not be considered defects, but essential elements that certify authenticity and period craftsmanship.
The fabrics, lace, and the gilded metal structure display a fascinating patina and natural signs of time, which do not impair but rather enhance the overall beauty of the piece.
Please study the photo gallery carefully to verify the described details.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
Translated by Google TranslateAncient Baby Mary in a Cradle under a Mouth-Blown Glass Bell – Sacred Art and Popular Devotion – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Suggestive object of Italian sacred art and popular devotion: an antique effigy depicting Baby Mary in swaddling clothes, delicately laid inside her cradle. The statuette features finely modeled and painted facial features, wrapped according to tradition in a bonnet and lace and tulle garments of the period.
The cradle stands out for its rich beaded gilded texture, supported by an elegant stand in shaped metal wire with geometric scrolls, typical of refined convent or artisanal productions at the turn between the late 19th and early 20th century. The composition is embellished by small antique white flowers at the base and rests on an oval, modanated and patinated base.
The entire scene is enclosed and protected inside its splendid original mouth-blown glass bell. In the past these artifacts were jealously kept in homes as symbols of family protection and good luck; today they represent highly sought-after collectible pieces for their extraordinary emotional charge, aesthetic appeal, and historical significance.
The object remains in good aesthetic and structural condition overall, considering the era and the great fragility of the materials.
There is a characteristic air bubble inside the glass, entirely due to the mouth-blown artisanal process of the time. Additionally, the lower edge of the glass bell is not cut perfectly flush, but shows the typical irregularities, asymmetries, and hot-cut roughness characteristic of historical workmanship. These details should not be considered defects, but essential elements that certify authenticity and period craftsmanship.
The fabrics, lace, and the gilded metal structure display a fascinating patina and natural signs of time, which do not impair but rather enhance the overall beauty of the piece.
Please study the photo gallery carefully to verify the described details.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Glass type
blown
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
1
Style
Folk Art
Title
Maria Bambina in campana di vetro - 30 cm
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass, Metal, Textile, Wax, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1890-1910
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