Sculpture, La Vergine Maria in preghiera - 26 cm - Metal

An antique French devotional statuette depicting Our Lady of Lourdes (the Immaculate Conception), made of gilded metal and dating from the early 20th century (around 1910).
The figure depicts the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped in prayer and a rosary hanging down her robe, standing on a small rock.
The base rests on a richly pierced and decorated architectural pedestal, often featuring the letter “M” (for Mary) on the front and sometimes the Sacred Heart symbol on the back.
Usually made in France as sacred art objects or pilgrimage souvenirs, they have a gilded patina.