Late 19th C to Early 20th C Two Toned Alabaster Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust Vintage

Late 19th C to Early 20th C Two Toned Alabaster Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust VintageMedium Alabaster Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust with White and Pink Tones on Marble Base Late 19th to Early 20th C Jesus Christ, rendered in two tone alabaster on a black marble base The robe, in a rare pink peach alabaster, bears a prominent Sacred Heart motif: a flaming heart encircled by the crown of thorns, a central emblem of Catholic devotion Such works were produced in Italian alabaster centers such as Volterra, as well as in France, for export to

elegant formats for personal libraries in the early 20th century

The plaque has a gently rounded rectangular form with slightly beveled edges

both executed in complementary materials and decoration

Era: Mid 19th Century

suggesting the manuscript was prepared by a knowledgeable collector

Dimensions: 24

which could suggest association with ritual

European origin

Handed down at least four generations

Many early engravings reproduced images derived from ancient Roman coins and medals

desk seals were an essential writing accessory used to press personal wax seals onto correspondence

which strengthens their sense of authenticity and lived history