299
Calvary
Estimate €600–1.500
298
Our Lady of Loreto with the Child
Estimate €200–400
Description
Carved wood sculpture.
Carved decoration depicting Our Lady with the Christ Child, both seated upon a cloud, resting on the roof of the Santa Casa di Loreto, in an allusion to the tradition of its translation by angels.
Europe, 19th century
(signs of wear, losses, defects and traces of woodworm)
H.: 57.5 cm
Provenance
Collection Dr. António Miranda.
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