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Antique French Diorama Madonna and Child
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Antique French Diorama Madonna and Child

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 July 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

A really beautiful, delicate and pretty 19th century glazed diorama cabinet depiction of the blessed Virgin Mary and baby Jesus in excellent original condition dating from around 1900.

The setting is beautifully decorated inside with decoupage of angels, cherubs, and many biblical figures as well as floral bouquets. The saintly figures are posed with halos above their head, stood in a pretty double arch of white florets. The pedestal is adorned with flower pots and candles in candlesticks all in delicate paperwork in pretty pastel colours.

Even the back of the cabinet is beautifully papered with the original acanthus leaf paper on rouge red with the original linen hanging loop still present.

A delightful example in the very best original condition.

The cabinet measures 47 cms high by 42 cms wide by 7 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique French Diorama to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163831
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Description
A really beautiful, delicate and pretty 19th century glazed diorama cabinet depiction of the blessed Virgin Mary and baby Jesus in excellent original condition dating from around 1900.
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The setting is beautifully decorated inside with decoupage of angels, cherubs, and many biblical figures as well as floral bouquets.
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The saintly figures are posed with halos above their head, stood in a pretty double arch of white florets. The pedestal is adorned with flower pots and candles in candlesticks all in delicate paperwork in pretty pastel colours.

fig 1. An antique French diorama featuring a central plaster figure of the Madonna and Child enclosed within a green-bordered architectural shadow box decorated with embossed paper motifs and lithographs.
fig 1. Antique French Diorama Madonna and Child

Even the back of the cabinet is beautifully papered with the original acanthus leaf paper on rouge red with the original linen hanging loop still present.

A delightful example in the very best original condition.

The cabinet measures 47 cms high by 42 cms wide by 7 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique French Diorama to the 1900s.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163831
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Archive I An antique French diorama featuring a central plaster figure of the Madonna and Child enclosed within a green-bordered architectural shadow box decorated with embossed paper motifs and lithographs. SOLD2 JUL 26

Antique French Diorama Madonna and Child

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Archive VI An antique French diorama featuring a central plaster figure of the Madonna and Child enclosed within a green-bordered architectural shadow box decorated with embossed paper motifs and lithographs. View VI
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An antique French diorama featuring a central plaster figure of the Madonna and Child enclosed within a green-bordered architectural shadow box decorated with embossed paper motifs and lithographs.
Antique French Diorama Madonna and Child
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An antique French diorama featuring a central plaster figure of the Madonna and Child enclosed within a green-bordered architectural shadow box decorated with embossed paper motifs and lithographs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectReligious Artefacts
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Folk Art
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Plaster, Cardboard
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsMadonna and Child figure, Embossed paper rosettes, Lithographic angels, Floral paper garlands
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An antique French devotional diorama is a three-dimensional religious shadow box, often created in convents or homes during the 19th century, featuring sacred figures surrounded by intricate paperwork, textiles, and gilt embellishments.

These pieces typically utilised wood or card cases, plaster or composition figures, embossed paper lace, lithographs, dried botanicals, and occasionally spun glass or wax elements.

Authenticity is identified through period-correct materials, hand-cut paper components, natural ageing and oxidisation of adhesives and metals, and traditional French framing techniques.

They can be mounted on a wall or displayed on a mantelpiece as a focal point, pairing well with curated collections of natural curiosities and minimalist decor to highlight their intricate craftsmanship.

Preserve them by keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding direct contact with moisture or harsh cleaning agents.
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