This charming antique devotional figure depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, rendered in a graceful, flowing silhouette with a rich, naturally aged patina. Cast as a hollow metal figure, the sculpture was originally designed as the upper portion of a small holy water font or devotional wall vessel, with the hollow interior and rear mounting feature indicating it was once affixed to a backing or basin.
Mary is portrayed in traditional robes gently cradling the Christ Child, a timeless image symbolizing maternal protection, divine love, and the Incarnation. Despite its compact size, the figure exhibits finely modeled drapery and a quiet elegance characteristic of European devotional objects produced for private prayer spaces and home altars.
Acquired in Valencia, Spain, this piece reflects the enduring tradition of Catholic craftsmanship found throughout the Iberian Peninsula and serves equally well as a collectible devotional artifact or display piece.
Specifications
Title: Antique Madonna and Child Holy Water Font Figure
Origin: Valencia, Spain
Material: Cast metal with aged dark patina
Height: 1⅞ inches
Weight: 0.22 ounces
Construction: Hollow cast with rear mounting feature, originally part of a miniature holy water font or devotional vessel
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, oxidation, and patina consistent with decades of devotional use. The hollow construction and mounting feature remain intact.
Estimated Age
Circa 1900–1940.
The casting style, devotional subject matter, and construction are consistent with small European religious objects produced during the early 20th century.
Disclaimer: This description has been prepared using careful visual examination and historical research to provide the most accurate information possible. Age, origin, materials, and attribution are educated assessments and have not been authenticated or certified by a professional appraiser, museum, or recognized authentication authority.
This charming antique devotional figure depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, rendered in a graceful, flowing silhouette with a rich, naturally aged patina. Cast as a hollow metal figure, the sculpture was originally designed as the upper portion of a small holy water font or devotional wall vessel, with the hollow interior and rear mounting feature indicating it was once affixed to a backing or basin.
Mary is portrayed in traditional robes gently cradling the Christ Child, a timeless image symbolizing maternal protection, divine love, and the Incarnation. Despite its compact size, the figure exhibits finely modeled drapery and a quiet elegance characteristic of European devotional objects produced for private prayer spaces and home altars.
Acquired in Valencia, Spain, this piece reflects the enduring tradition of Catholic craftsmanship found throughout the Iberian Peninsula and serves equally well as a collectible devotional artifact or display piece.
Specifications
Title: Antique Madonna and Child Holy Water Font Figure
Origin: Valencia, Spain
Material: Cast metal with aged dark patina
Height: 1⅞ inches
Weight: 0.22 ounces
Construction: Hollow cast with rear mounting feature, originally part of a miniature holy water font or devotional vessel
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear, oxidation, and patina consistent with decades of devotional use. The hollow construction and mounting feature remain intact.
Estimated Age
Circa 1900–1940.
The casting style, devotional subject matter, and construction are consistent with small European religious objects produced during the early 20th century.
Disclaimer: This description has been prepared using careful visual examination and historical research to provide the most accurate information possible. Age, origin, materials, and attribution are educated assessments and have not been authenticated or certified by a professional appraiser, museum, or recognized authentication authority.
