Bidspirit auction | A mid-20th-century modernistic butterscotch plastic


A mid-20th-century modernistic butterscotch plastic and brass figurine of the Virgin Mary - A stylized mid-20th-century religious figurine depicting the Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception. The hooded figure is rendered in a minimalist, modernistic style with hands joined in prayer. The main body is crafted from a smooth, butterscotch-coloured material, potentially an early plastic such as Bakelite or Catalin. The figurine features a brass-toned metal disc halo behind the head and a crescent moon positioned at the feet. The piece is mounted on a turned, dome-shaped wooden base. No manufacturer marks or factory stamps are visible. Height: approximately 8cm.