Auction 109 The Count of Póvoa Collection - Quinta da Serra

695

An important Virgin of the Immaculate Conception


Estimate

6.000 - 8.000


Session 3

29 September 2021



Description

Carved, painted and gilt sculpture
The Virgin is portrayed standing in prayer on the lunar crescent from which emerge three winged angel heads
Her long waved hair falling over the shoulders
Unmarked in compliance with Decree-Law 120/2017, art. 2º, nº.2 C
Spain, 17th / 18th century
(minor losses and faults)

Height: 90 cm


Category

Sculpture


Additional Information

This image originates from the Convent del Carmén chapel that was commissioned by the Duchess of Osuna, Maria del Carmen Tellez de Girón, who married the 2nd Duke of Aveiro whose estate was later acquired by the Dukes of Palmela.



Closed Auction