Italian Polychrome Enthroned Madonna and Child c.1680 A large striking and beautifully

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Italian Polychrome Enthroned Madonna and Child c.1680 A large striking and beautifullyAn exceptional Italian polychromed and gilt enthroned Madonna and Child devotional sculpture created c. 1680 The Madonna is depicted enthroned upon a slung back chair of the period, which has a wonderful vibrant gilded inscription to the back panel of the chair. She is seated swathed in scarves and robes, with a large amount of the residual gilded polychrome remaining. Even the back to her cloak is a strong Marian blue. Most noteworthy is the