This petite antique devotional figurine depicts Our Lady of Lourdes in her iconic prayerful pose, hands folded and crowned, with the inscription “N.D. de Lourdes” cast into the base. The figure faithfully represents the Marian apparitions at Lourdes, France, one of the most beloved pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. A delicate rosary hangs from the Virgin’s hands, while a small gilt-toned crown provides an elegant accent to the silvered metal finish.
The underside reveals a wooden peg insert, suggesting the figure was originally mounted as the finial of a larger devotional object—possibly a holy water font, shrine, processional ornament, or religious keepsake. Its compact size and detailed casting make it a charming example of early 20th-century European Catholic devotional craftsmanship.
This piece was acquired in Valencia, Spain, where centuries of Marian devotion have inspired countless religious objects for churches, monasteries, and private homes.
Specifications
Title: Antique Notre-Dame de Lourdes Mounted Devotional Figurine
Origin: Valencia, Spain
Subject: Our Lady of Lourdes (Blessed Virgin Mary)
Material: Silvered cast metal with gilt-toned crown and wooden mounting peg
Height: 1¾ inches
Weight: 0.10 ounces
Construction: Hollow cast metal figure with original wooden mounting dowel
Condition
Very good antique condition with attractive age-related patina, minor wear to the silvered finish, and oxidation consistent with age. The wooden mounting peg remains intact, indicating the figure was once part of a larger devotional assembly.
Estimated Age
Circa 1920–1950.
The casting style, silvered finish, and mounted construction are consistent with devotional figures produced throughout Europe during the first half of the 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 petite antique devotional figurine depicts Our Lady of Lourdes in her iconic prayerful pose, hands folded and crowned, with the inscription “N.D. de Lourdes” cast into the base. The figure faithfully represents the Marian apparitions at Lourdes, France, one of the most beloved pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. A delicate rosary hangs from the Virgin’s hands, while a small gilt-toned crown provides an elegant accent to the silvered metal finish.
The underside reveals a wooden peg insert, suggesting the figure was originally mounted as the finial of a larger devotional object—possibly a holy water font, shrine, processional ornament, or religious keepsake. Its compact size and detailed casting make it a charming example of early 20th-century European Catholic devotional craftsmanship.
This piece was acquired in Valencia, Spain, where centuries of Marian devotion have inspired countless religious objects for churches, monasteries, and private homes.
Specifications
Title: Antique Notre-Dame de Lourdes Mounted Devotional Figurine
Origin: Valencia, Spain
Subject: Our Lady of Lourdes (Blessed Virgin Mary)
Material: Silvered cast metal with gilt-toned crown and wooden mounting peg
Height: 1¾ inches
Weight: 0.10 ounces
Construction: Hollow cast metal figure with original wooden mounting dowel
Condition
Very good antique condition with attractive age-related patina, minor wear to the silvered finish, and oxidation consistent with age. The wooden mounting peg remains intact, indicating the figure was once part of a larger devotional assembly.
Estimated Age
Circa 1920–1950.
The casting style, silvered finish, and mounted construction are consistent with devotional figures produced throughout Europe during the first half of the 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.
