Western Europe, France, ca. 17th to early 18th century CE. A hand-carved wooden statue of Mary Magdalene dressed in cascading robes adorned in crimson pigment and layers of gilding. Mary stands atop a hemisphere representing the world while planting her right foot atop the neck of a lengthy serpent representing Satan. She holds both arms out in an open and protective gesture as she stares outwards with almond-shaped eyes, and a trio of petite iron pins suggest the presence of additional ornamentation or adornments at one time. Size: 6.2" W x 14.5" H (15.7 cm x 36.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-Dallas, Texas, USA collection

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#174600

Loss to hands as shown. Ornamentation for ears and top of head missing. Repair to portion of base with repainting. Abrasions and fading to pigment commensurate with age, with minor softening to some facial features. Nice remains of gilding throughout.