Virgin in polychrome carved wood, eyes in sulphide. These Virgins were used during processions, or in churches, chapels, oratories. They could also illustrate passages from the Bible for the often illiterate faithful and make the Holy Scriptures more understandable. They were wigs, crowned and dressed in a more or less luxurious way according to the city, the village or the individual who owned them.
18th century,
Naples, Italy
Sculpture of “Triumphant Jésus Child” in polychrome lead on a wooden base carved polychrome and gilded in the shape of a pedestal with pompoms, acanthus leaves and volutes.
Spain
17th century
Polychrome wooden sculpture representing the “Blessing Child Jesus” holding a globe surmounted by a gilded wooden cross, the right arm blessing, canopy in polychrome carved wood 19th century.
Italy
18th century
Sculpture of “Jésus Child” in polychrome carved wood, sulphide eyes, leather panties, polychrome carved wooden base with three heads of angels.
Italy
Circa 1800
Pair of sconces in the shape of deer heads in terracotta painted natural, glass eyes.
Germany,
19th century
Marotte in polychrome wallpaper and glued printed paper, presenting a female figure with black hair and scalloped bodice.
19th century
France
Pair of Staffordshire thick fireplace dogs hand painted in black and white polychrome porcelain with typical gold collar.
United Kingdom
19th century
Dog carved in earthenware, glass eyes, probably from Bavent.
France
Circa 1900
Amazing pair of human-sized carved and gilded wooden hands. Probably part of a processions statue – Capitpote.
Late 18th century
Italy
Wooden armor holder, used to present both all pieces of armor: helmet, gambison, chain mail.
19th century