Figurine Vintage Religious Catholic Art Midcentury Madonna and Child Sculpture Statue G. Ruggeri Bianchi order Italy

This small, sweet, midcentury statue of Madonna and Child was made by Italian sculptor G. Ruggeri for the well-known Bianchi sculpture manufacturing house in Italy. The gentle face, neck, and hands of the Blessed Mother and the body and blanket order of the Christ Child are made of alabaster composite that is now a rich aged ivory color. Mary is draped in a soft gray colored resin gown decorated with sculpted cherubs.

The piece is in great vintage condition. There are no chips or scratches. It is marked "G. Ruggeri" on the edge of the the gown. The sculpture is mounted on a dark wood base. It stands 6.5" tall, 9" wide and 4" deep. It weighs almost 1.5 pounds.

On tabletop, bedside or shelf, this beautiful figurine of the Madonna and Child bespeaks Our Blessed Mother's tender and sacrificial love. Our Lady, Christ's first teacher, is showing the Infant Christ a spray of bitter herbs. The Infant Christ is reaching out to accept the bitter herbs, symbolizing His passion and death for the price of our salvation. "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus." -Luke 1:42