Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

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Lot 948: Large Vintage Painted Plaster Chalkware Virgin Mary Nativity Figurine

This auction ended on April 28, 2026.

Start price: £4

Estimated price: £30 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A vintage painted plaster religious figurine, commonly known as chalkware, portraying the Virgin Mary. Likely intended for use in a large-scale Nativity or crèche scene, she is depicted in a kneeling pose of adoration with her hands crossed over her breast. The figure is dressed in a traditional blue mantle over a cream-coloured tunic, both detailed with gold-painted borders, and wearing a white veil. The piece is set upon a circular, textured base painted green to resemble grass. Similar examples are frequently associated with mid-20th century production, however, no factory marks are visible on the exterior surfaces.
12 inches x 18 inches.