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Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century
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Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century

19th century
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Description

An antique French ormolu souvenir of Lourdes, showing St Bernadette before the Virgin Mary as the "Miracle du Clerge", 5th April 1858, mid 19th Century in date.

YThe base of gothic form, cast in relief with churches and gothic windows and raised on four scroll feet, mid 19th Century in date.

Condition:

In excellent condition. As an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 30 x Width 10 x Depth 10

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches

Our reference: A3608

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Gilt Metal Religious Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1029781
Dealers Internal Reference
A3608
Description
An antique French ormolu souvenir of Lourdes, showing St Bernadette before the Virgin Mary as the "Miracle du Clerge", 5th April 1858, mid 19th Century in date.
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YThe base of gothic form, cast in relief with churches and gothic windows and raised on four scroll feet, mid 19th Century in date.
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fig 1. A gilded metal sculpture depicting Saint Bernadette kneeling in prayer before the Virgin Mary on an architectural Gothic base.
fig 1. Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century

Condition:

In excellent condition. As an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 30 x Width 10 x Depth 10

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 4 inches x Depth 4 inches

Our reference: A3608

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Gilt Metal Religious Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1029781
Dealers Internal Ref
A3608
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A gilded metal sculpture depicting Saint Bernadette kneeling in prayer before the Virgin Mary on an architectural Gothic base.
Antique Sculpture St Bernadette before the Virgin Mary 19th Century
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Sculptures depicting Saint Bernadette kneeling before the Virgin Mary commemorate the 1858 apparitions in Lourdes, France. These devotional pieces became popular across Western Europe during the late 19th century, coinciding with the Gothic Revival movement in ecclesiastical art.

19th-century devotional statues were commonly cast in bronze, brass, or spelter (a zinc alloy) before a gilded finish or ormolu coating was applied. The bases were frequently cast with architectural mouldings, tracery, and Gothic arch details.

Authentic period pieces display crisp casting detail alongside natural age-related surface wear, particularly on high points and decorative bases. Recessed areas of the gilding typically show accumulated dust or subtle dark patination rather than uniform bright polish.

A gilded devotional statue functions well as a focal decorative object on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a dark wood bookshelf display. Positioning the piece against dark timber panelling or neutral background walls highlights the metallic detail.

Maintain the finish by dusting gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid polishes, solvents, or abrasive cleaners, as these can strip the original gilding and damage the historic surface patina.
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