{"product_id":"cadre-religieux-catholique-ancien-bronze-d-art-moulage-main-vierge-a-l-enfant","title":"Antique Catholic Religious Frame Hand-Cast Bronze Virgin and Child","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Catholic-style religious frame features a relief representation of the Virgin and Child, crafted in genuine bronze as indicated by the visible label in the upper right corner. The scene, finely hand-chiseled, highlights the tenderness of the Virgin's face, inclined towards the Infant Jesus. The bronze displays a uniform golden patina, emphasizing the volumes and details of the drapery, halo, and expressions. The piece is mounted on a carmine red textile background with visible weaving, creating an elegant contrast with the metallic hue of the central subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame itself is adorned with a rocaille-style relief decoration, featuring botanical motifs and baroque scrolls, partially patinated in gold and brown for an aged effect. The corners and border show traces of patina and some wear, characteristic of an old and authentic object. The vertically rectangular frame perfectly encloses the sacred scene, adding a solemn and refined touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe label in the upper right reads: \"Genuine Art Bronze – Traditional Sand Casting – Hand Chiseled\". This inscription confirms the traditional manufacturing technique, with sand casting followed by manual chiseling, a common practice in 20th-century sacred art to achieve unique and detailed pieces. Small marks and irregularities on the bronze are also visible, attesting to the artisanal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall composition, with the standing Virgin holding the Child, recalls the classical iconography of Catholic religious art, often used for decorating chapels, private interiors, or as an object of domestic piety. The piece evokes a sense of contemplation and serenity, accentuated by the simplicity of the lines and the nobility of the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The frame shows some visible wear on the gilding and surface, as well as slight marks on the background textile. The bronze retains a beautiful original patina, without noticeable chips or deformation on the visible side. The piece remains solid and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Religious frames made of sand-cast bronze were particularly popular in France in the mid-20th century for their robustness and the fineness of their rendering. This technique, inherited from the tradition of art foundries, allows for precise reliefs and great durability, with each piece then hand-finished by chiseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous processing to ensure the safety of the item until receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious bronze frame, Virgin and Child, Catholic icon, sacred art, antique gilded frame, sand casting, art bronze, church wall decoration, vintage religious object, Madonna bronze, French religious frame, bronze wall statue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308270768455,"sku":"133087bc-1638-4a37-928b-bff3f9127742","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b80e8665-bd5b-4663-a3eb-c2831cd98efa.jpg?v=1783475121","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/cadre-religieux-catholique-ancien-bronze-d-art-moulage-main-vierge-a-l-enfant","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}