{"product_id":"antique-french-figurine-virgin-mary-and-baby-jesus-1","title":"ANTIQUE FRENCH Figurine: Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. Old Quimper Pottery Faience Figure of the Madonna and Child","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an unusual little religious Quimper \/ French pottery figurine. It is one of a small group of antique figures made in France that I have available in the online Iconic Edinburgh shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuimper Faience (tin-glazed pottery) was produced near Quimper in Brittany in France. The pottery was first established in 1708. The decoration is all painted by hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is a little miniature figure of the Virgin Mary \/ Madonna. She holds a chubby baby Jesus in her arms - he holds a little orb in his hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe is shown wearing an emerald green headdress and long cloak. Her dress is stippled with a rust-coloured spongeware decoration. Her robe is edged with yellow and she stands on a blue mottled plinth base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe is very naively modelled - and is also a little chubby in form. The Virgin has a crown on her head - which is hollow and would enable you to use this model as a candlestick at Christmas. There are no air holes on this figure - and it could also function as a little vase or bottle. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pottery is a light brown clay and the tin-glaze has a grey-blue shade to it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is certainly an attractive and slightly quirky model; perfect for your display cabinet.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe figure measures 7 3\/4 inches in height. It is all hand-painted - and it is totally delightful.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA genuine piece dating to the late 19 century \/ early 20th century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is unsigned - so hard to assess which Quimper factory or maker was involved in the production of this one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is in perfect antique condition with no damages - a couple of little nibbles to the peaks of her crown - but quite acceptable given her age, but that is the only issue. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUK Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Medium Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54538645307771,"sku":"30\/1\/2025","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/antique-french-figurine-virgin-mary-and-baby-jesus-old-quimper-pottery-faience-figure-of-the-madonna-child-european-ceramics-782.webp?v=1781379150","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/antique-french-figurine-virgin-mary-and-baby-jesus-1","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}