RARE Vintage Nun Figurine In Black Charming Catholic Nostalgia - 1940 ' S
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44188007 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan | Religion: Christianity |
| Handmade: No | Material: Ceramic |
| Figure: Nun |
Offering a charming and RARE vintage Nun Figurine in traditional black habit, hand painted porcelain measuring 5.50 inches tall, c. 1948. Imported from Japan by the Lipper & Mann Decorative Arts Company. 5.5" Tall.
The colorful polychromed surface of this artifact has a rich semi gloss glazed finish with antique gold painted accents. The hand painted details in this figure are detailed, ,
During the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, Catholic figurines and icons we...re highly valued as images of faith and inspiration. Vintage religious items usually depicted the Saints, Mary, or Jesus, and have deep spiritual meaning and symbolism. This included the types of colors used, the material used and even the way the image is depicted. Plaster of Paris, terra cotta and ceramic allowed the mass production of statuary during this period, and the Catholic Church contracted many statuary manufacturers to produce a variety of representations of the religious Sisters woh taught in Catholic schools during this period.As membership in the Roman Catholic Church continues to diminish in the United States, nostalgic items like this continue to enjoy a stunning rise in value. Statuary once plentiful in the 1940's and 1950's have largely been disassociated from their sacred contexts and are now relegated to the shelves of antique stores. Their value has skyrocketed in the past decade.
This particular item has minimal weight, so shipping cost is only an estimate. Buyer will pay additional cost of insurance if coverage is requested. Shipped with USPS Parcel Select Ground. This item will be securely packed, individually wrapped with generous amounts of acid-free silk paper, foam, bubble wrap and/or reinforced cardboard.
Thank you for taking the time to review this item! THIS PRICE IS FIRM.
The colorful polychromed surface of this artifact has a rich semi gloss glazed finish with antique gold painted accents. The hand painted details in this figure are detailed, ,
During the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's, Catholic figurines and icons we...re highly valued as images of faith and inspiration. Vintage religious items usually depicted the Saints, Mary, or Jesus, and have deep spiritual meaning and symbolism. This included the types of colors used, the material used and even the way the image is depicted. Plaster of Paris, terra cotta and ceramic allowed the mass production of statuary during this period, and the Catholic Church contracted many statuary manufacturers to produce a variety of representations of the religious Sisters woh taught in Catholic schools during this period.As membership in the Roman Catholic Church continues to diminish in the United States, nostalgic items like this continue to enjoy a stunning rise in value. Statuary once plentiful in the 1940's and 1950's have largely been disassociated from their sacred contexts and are now relegated to the shelves of antique stores. Their value has skyrocketed in the past decade.
This particular item has minimal weight, so shipping cost is only an estimate. Buyer will pay additional cost of insurance if coverage is requested. Shipped with USPS Parcel Select Ground. This item will be securely packed, individually wrapped with generous amounts of acid-free silk paper, foam, bubble wrap and/or reinforced cardboard.
Thank you for taking the time to review this item! THIS PRICE IS FIRM.
