275: A Carved Alabaster Figure of the Virgin Mary and Child

SKU: 275 Categories: ,

Description

A beautiful and evocative figure, masterful carving, with obvious remnants of Medieval stylization but solidly Northern Renaissance, Flemish or French, Early 16th Century, losses to the Child and to the Virgin’s right hand, yet with a rare surviving gilt silver diadem. Elegant, delightful, museum piece.

Size: 9 5/8 in high