Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Polychrome and Gilt Terra-cotta Statue of the Madonna and Child, Sienna School, 16th century, the standing Madonna wearing a blue shawl and rust-red robe, baby Jesus wearing a striped red robe, on a marbleized base, ht. 18 5/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
Baby's Jesus's head off but present, Madonna's left hand missing, repairs to Madonna's left arm and robe, over-all losses to paint, gilt and terra cotta