Statue, Sacré-Cœur de Jésus - 43 cm - Plaster

Large and majestic ancient religious statue representing the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Christ the King. The Christ is depicted standing on a cloud-like base adorned with Eucharistic attributes (chalice and ears of wheat), arms wide open in a gesture of welcome and assent to grace. The burgundy-red cloak edged with gilt surrounds a fitted white robe, highlighting the radiant heart on the chest.

Subject / Iconography: Sacred Heart of Jesus, posture known as “open-armed” or “Christ of Peace.”

Material: Plaster / polychromed plaster (hand-painted).

Base: Hexagonal base representing clouds with sculpted and painted motifs (chalice, vine/wheat ears).

Style: Sacred art / Saint-Sulpice Style.

Era & Provenance:
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1910 – 1940).
Origin: Unknown.

Condition:
Very good overall condition of use. Polychromy well preserved with a light patina of authentic aging, some very light superficial wear on the paint, with no loss or major cracks.