Ceracast - Statuette

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

Estimation:€100

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