{"product_id":"onze-lieve-vrouw-van-vlaanderen-met-kind-onder-stolp-ca-1970","title":"Our Lady of Flanders with Child under a Glass Dome | c. 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special vintage representation of Our Lady of Flanders with the Christ Child, richly dressed and presented under a large transparent glass dome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary wears a black velvet mantle with gold-colored fringe and the recognizable coat of arms with the Flemish Lion. The display is further finished with silver-colored fabric, lace, and a delicate tulle veil. Mary and the Child wear separate gold-colored crowns, with Mary's large crown adorned with red faux gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Lady of Flanders holds a special place within Flemish Catholic devotion. Veneration under this name gained prominence primarily from the mid-19th century onwards, and costumed representations of Mary and the Child subsequently found their way into Flemish living rooms, where religious statues were traditionally kept under a dome. This example clearly fits within that tradition, with the Flemish Lion as an explicit reference to Flanders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original inscription \"Lieve Vrouw van Vlaanderen XIIIe eeuw\" (Our Lady of Flanders 13th century) is still present on the base. This is part of the object's historical presentation. However, the dome and materials used indicate that this specific piece is significantly younger and presumably dates from circa 1960-1980.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are hand-dressed and assembled from various materials. With a height of approximately 40 cm, the whole forms a striking piece of Flemish devotionalia and a decorative collector's item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Our Lady of Flanders with Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: likely Flanders, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: presumably c. 1960-1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecution: hand-assembled and dressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: textile, velvet-like material, lace, tulle, metal, plastic, and mixed materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantle with coat of arms and Flemish Lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-colored crowns for Mary and the Child\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMary's crown decorated with red faux gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal inscription: \"Lieve Vrouw van Vlaanderen XIIIe eeuw\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDome: transparent plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: approx. 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approx. 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: good decorative vintage condition with signs of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome small holes and damage to the tulle veil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocalized wear and discoloration to the fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigns of use and some dark spots on the gold-colored base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic dome does not fit completely flush with the base in all areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55097809764691,"sku":"AH0402001","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_0248_2fa110c9-0973-493a-91ed-cf75fc899e27.jpg?v=1790657173","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-aunz\/products\/onze-lieve-vrouw-van-vlaanderen-met-kind-onder-stolp-ca-1970","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}