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Large Giltwood Figure of the Virgin Mary C.1820
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Large Giltwood Figure of the Virgin Mary C.1820

19th century
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Large early 19th.c. French giltwood figure of the Virgin Mary c.1820. Standing 51" tall, carved wood with polychrome, gesso and gilded finish. Full length figure of Mary with her arms open in compassion and blessing, stood on a half globe (14" diameter at the base) representing the earth and crushing below her feet a serpent representing sin and the devil. Original paintwork to the hair face and hands, original gold leaf gilding to the robes and base. Presented as found with some wear to the face and missing some areas of gilding and plaster, revealing the carved wood below.

Width: 26.5" (67.5 cm)

Height: 51" (129.5 cm)

Depth: 14" (35.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
129.5cm (50.98")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA1193549
Dealers Internal Reference
36978
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Large early 19th.c. French giltwood figure of the Virgin Mary c.1820. Standing 51" tall, carved wood with polychrome, gesso and gilded finish. Full length figure of Mary with her arms open in compassion and blessing, stood on a half globe (14" diameter at the base) representing the earth and crushing below her feet a serpent representing sin and the devil. Original paintwork to the hair face and hands, original gold leaf gilding to the robes and base.
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Presented as found with some wear to the face and missing some areas of gilding and plaster, revealing the carved wood below.
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Width: 26.5" (67.5 cm)

Height: 51" (129.5 cm)

Depth: 14" (35.5 cm)

Height
129.5cm (50.98")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193549
Dealers Internal Ref
36978
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Archive I A 19th-century carved giltwood figure of the Virgin Mary standing on a globe base with outstretched hands and flowing drapery.

Large Giltwood Figure of the Virgin Mary C.1820

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A 19th-century carved giltwood figure of the Virgin Mary standing on a globe base with outstretched hands and flowing drapery.
Large Giltwood Figure of the Virgin Mary c.1820
Ref: SA1193549
A 19th-century carved giltwood figure of the Virgin Mary standing on a globe base with outstretched hands and flowing drapery.
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  • ObjectReligious Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Gold Leaf, Polychrome
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsDraped robes, Outstretched hands, Globe and serpent base
  • SizeH 129.5 cm (51 in) x W 67.5 cm (27 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This early 19th-century French carved wood figure depicts the Virgin Mary standing with outstretched arms, set upon a half-globe base and crushing a serpent beneath her foot. The Regency style sculpture displays flowing drapery and original polychrome paintwork to the face, hair and hands, complemented by a gilded finish in gold leaf across the robes and base. Visible signs of age include wear to the facial features alongside missing sections of gilding and plaster that expose the carved timber underneath. Measuring 129.5 cm high, 67.5 cm wide and 35.5 cm deep, this religious statue makes a striking standalone display piece. It functions well when placed upon a sideboard top or large console table in a main living area, hallway or study, bringing traditional ecclesiastical character and detailed craftsmanship to a period or eclectic interior space.

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During the early 19th century, ecclesiastical workshops and artisans produced giltwood religious statues for devotional use in churches, private chapels, and homes. These figures reflected Neoclassical and Regency stylistic influences, combining classical drapery techniques with traditional religious iconography.

These statues were carved from softwoods or hardwoods, covered in layers of gesso preparation, and finished with gold leaf applied using water-gilding or oil-gilding techniques. Facial features and hair were frequently painted with fine polychrome pigments.

Authentic pieces display natural wear to the gilding, revealing underlying red or yellow bole and white gesso. Look for hand-carving marks, historical wood shrinkage cracks along the grain, and age-appropriate oxidisation of the painted details.

A giltwood statue serves as a striking focal point when set against neutral or dark backdrop walls. Placing the object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or inside an alcove creates a high-contrast architectural feature in contemporary or traditional spaces.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid flaking delicate gilding. Water and liquid cleaners must be strictly avoided, as moisture dissolves historical gesso substrates and damages water-gilded gold leaf.
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