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Our Lady of Portillo of Arévalo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) 17th Century

$8,878.97
£6,633.28
€7,500
CA$12,363.53
A$13,283.92
CHF 7,126.80
MX$156,499.91

About the Item

Our Lady of Portillo of Arévalo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), polychrome wood carving, Spanish school, 17th century 📝 Description Devotional carving in polychrome and gilded wood representing Our Lady of Portillo of Arévalo, a local devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Made in the Spanish school of the 17th century, it shows the crowned Virgin, standing on a pedestal with cherub heads, with her arms outstretched in a protective gesture. Although some of her original attributes have disappeared (probably scapulars or the Christ Child), she retains much of the polychromy and gilding with an antique patina. A work of popular character but with great devotional power, linked to the Carmelite tradition in Castile. Tailed figure 55 cm high, with crown and pedestal 70 cm, 25 cm wide
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. good condition for the age.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779248282752

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