Old Porcelain From Paris... Oh Marie....how Lucky You Were...

Well, okay, there are a plethora of statuettes representing Marie but this one, made of Paris porcelain, gives her a diaphanous complexion which suits her very well. She is proud to present her son to you... The simple and precise paint strokes give us indications as to the period of its creation. I am happy to note that the family at the beginning of the 19th century which acquired it did not have to deplore the loss of a young child; in fact, infant mortality being frequent in those times, it was common to relieve the pain of inflicting the same fate on Mary. The newborn was buried with the head torn off from the child Jesus (we often come across statues testifying to this experience). And then it comes from a beautiful collection, and then it walks the earth, and then it is in perfect condition, and then.....