Continental Giltwood Figure of the Madonna Annunciata on Ebonized Pedestal
Continental Giltwood Figure of the Madonna Annunciata on Ebonized Pedestal
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Carved and giltwood figure depicting the Virgin Mary as the Madonna Annunciata (Annunciate Virgin), shown at the moment of the Annunciation. The figure stands in flowing drapery with one hand pressed to her breast and the other extended before her, conveying humility, surprise, and acceptance in response to the Archangel Gabriel's message.
The sculpture retains traces of its original gilded finish and is mounted upon an ebonized wood pedestal, likely added at a later date for display. The elongated drapery folds and restrained devotional expression evoke Renaissance and Baroque religious sculpture traditions.
Carved and giltwood figure depicting the Virgin Mary as the Madonna Annunciata (Annunciate Virgin), shown at the moment of the Annunciation. The figure stands in flowing drapery with one hand pressed to her breast and the other extended before her, conveying humility, surprise, and acceptance in response to the Archangel Gabriel's message.
The sculpture retains traces of its original gilded finish and is mounted upon an ebonized wood pedestal, likely added at a later date for display. The elongated drapery folds and restrained devotional expression evoke Renaissance and Baroque religious sculpture traditions.
15"h x 5.5"diam
15"h x 5.5"diam
The Madonna Annunciata is one of the most enduring themes in Christian art, representing the Virgin Mary's response to the Annunciation described in the Gospel of Luke. During the nineteenth century, European workshops frequently produced devotional and decorative sculptures inspired by Renaissance Italian and Spanish religious models.
Such figures were displayed in private chapels, religious institutions, and devotional interiors, while smaller examples were also produced for the decorative arts market during the Gothic and Renaissance Revival periods.
The Madonna Annunciata is one of the most enduring themes in Christian art, representing the Virgin Mary's response to the Annunciation described in the Gospel of Luke. During the nineteenth century, European workshops frequently produced devotional and decorative sculptures inspired by Renaissance Italian and Spanish religious models.
Such figures were displayed in private chapels, religious institutions, and devotional interiors, while smaller examples were also produced for the decorative arts market during the Gothic and Renaissance Revival periods.
Likely late 19th to early 20th century
Likely late 19th to early 20th century
Carved wood
Gesso
Gilt finish
Ebonized wood pedestal (likely later)
Carved wood
Gesso
Gilt finish
Ebonized wood pedestal (likely later)
Austin Auction House
Austin Auction House
Significant wear and rubbing to gilded surface.
Areas of exposed gesso and substrate visible throughout.
Age-related surface wear and minor losses.
Mounted to an ebonized pedestal stand.
No visible maker's marks observed.
Disclaimers
Identification as the Madonna Annunciata is based on iconographic characteristics and pose.
Without documentation, the figure cannot be definitively attributed to a specific workshop, region, or original setting.
Pedestal appears to be a later addition.
Significant wear and rubbing to gilded surface.
Areas of exposed gesso and substrate visible throughout.
Age-related surface wear and minor losses.
Mounted to an ebonized pedestal stand.
No visible maker's marks observed.
Disclaimers
Identification as the Madonna Annunciata is based on iconographic characteristics and pose.
Without documentation, the figure cannot be definitively attributed to a specific workshop, region, or original setting.
Pedestal appears to be a later addition.