Bidspirit auction | Large wall relief, Germany, late

Large wall relief, Germany, late - Large wall relief, Germany, late 19th century, blackened cast iron. In round cartouches, 9 delicate, scenic depictions of women doing housework, in the garden, conversing with gentlemen, etc. In the center, a depiction of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus. In two friezes, aphorisms: “Honor the women; they weave and knit heavenly roses into earthly life” and “A rose has sprung from a tender root.” On the reverse, foundry mark undeciphered and model no. 380. Heavy construction. Diameter approx. 53 cm