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https://www.decorativecollective.com/dealers/collinge-antiquesLarge mid 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.