Bidspirit auction | Immaculate Virgin. Colonial School. 18th

Immaculate Virgin. Colonial School. 18th Century - Carved and polychromed wood with gilding. Measurements: 27 x 17 cm. Sculpture in the round depicting the Immaculate Virgin in an ascending pose, with her head lifted and gaze turned heavenward. The youthful face and ecstatic expression, combined with the dynamic positioning atop a globe symbolizing the world, follow the traditional iconography of the Immaculate Conception. Her blue tunic and golden cloak with red lining, carved in sweeping and fluid folds, emphasize the upward movement and grace. The composition conveys intense spirituality and a sense of weightlessness, reinforced by the open gesture of the arms. The refined execution is evident in the delicate modeling of the face and the ornamental treatment of the drapery. This piece fully aligns with the Baroque colonial tradition of the 18th century, where Marian exaltation is conveyed through a sculptural language that is devotional, emotional, and visually impactful.