A parcel gilt and polychrome carved pine group of the Virgin and Child enthroned, with inset glass eyes, the Virgin shown holding a book in her right hand, restorations, Italian, 17th century -- 33¾in. (85cm.) high.

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A parcel gilt and polychrome carved pine group of the Virgin and Child enthroned, with inset glass eyes, the Virgin shown holding a book in her right hand, restorations, Italian, 17th century -- 33¾in. (85cm.) high.
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Lot Essay

The book is traditionally the book of Wisdom and marks the Virgin as the 'Mater Sapientiae'. When held by the child the book represents the gospels.

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