Ceracast - Statuette, Notre-Dame de Flandre (Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vlaanderen) - 30 cm - Plaster
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Description from the seller
Magnificent Marian devotion statuette representing Our Lady of Flanders (Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vlaanderen), patroness of Flanders.
Iconography: The crowned Virgin holds the Infant Jesus in her left arm. At her feet rests the Flemish lion holding a shield adorned with the Vlaamse Leeuw (Lion of Flanders).
Inscriptions :
On the front face of the base: O.L.V. VAN VLAANDEREN B.V.O. (Bid Voor Ons / Priez Pour Nous).
Embossed stamp on the back of the base: CERACAST MADE IN BELGIUM.
Material & Technique: Fine art plaster / high-density ceramic plaster with original polychromy (blue and black mantle, gilded and red details) with a beautiful patina imitating antique carved wood.
Specifications & Condition :
Origin: Belgium
Era: Mid 20th century (circa 1950-1960)
Manufacturer: Ceracast (Belgian art-mould factory)
Height: 30 cm
Width / Base: 12 cm
Weight: approx. 1.2 kg
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Beautiful original polychromy preserved with light patinated wear related to age giving the piece its charm. No major loss or breakage. (See photos for a precise condition assessment).
Religious statue Notre-Dame de Flandre Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vlaanderen Ceracast Made in Belgium Virgin and Child Flemish Lion Sacred art Devotion Polychrome Flanders BVO Plaster statue Popular religious art Belgiana
Magnificent Marian devotion statuette representing Our Lady of Flanders (Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vlaanderen), patroness of Flanders.
Iconography: The crowned Virgin holds the Infant Jesus in her left arm. At her feet rests the Flemish lion holding a shield adorned with the Vlaamse Leeuw (Lion of Flanders).
Inscriptions :
On the front face of the base: O.L.V. VAN VLAANDEREN B.V.O. (Bid Voor Ons / Priez Pour Nous).
Embossed stamp on the back of the base: CERACAST MADE IN BELGIUM.
Material & Technique: Fine art plaster / high-density ceramic plaster with original polychromy (blue and black mantle, gilded and red details) with a beautiful patina imitating antique carved wood.
Specifications & Condition :
Origin: Belgium
Era: Mid 20th century (circa 1950-1960)
Manufacturer: Ceracast (Belgian art-mould factory)
Height: 30 cm
Width / Base: 12 cm
Weight: approx. 1.2 kg
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Beautiful original polychromy preserved with light patinated wear related to age giving the piece its charm. No major loss or breakage. (See photos for a precise condition assessment).
Religious statue Notre-Dame de Flandre Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vlaanderen Ceracast Made in Belgium Virgin and Child Flemish Lion Sacred art Devotion Polychrome Flanders BVO Plaster statue Popular religious art Belgiana
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Ceracast
Country of origin
Belgium
Style
Folk Art
Material
Plaster
Title of artwork
Notre-Dame de Flandre (Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Vlaanderen)
Signature
CERACAST
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1 kg
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