Antique 19c Portrait of Virgin Mary, Crowned Mother of Mercy, Religious Oil Painting flavio poli The holder measures 2 3/8"

The holder measures 2 3/8" length x 3/4" wide

The frame has a nick in the wood at the top edge

Optat began his career as a modeler for Sèvres in 1862

on a dark red/brown background

Featuring vibrant colorful murrine embedded into a black background

Antique 19c Portrait of Virgin Mary, Crowned Mother of Mercy, Religious Oil Painting flavio poli The holder measures 2 3/8"Antique 19th century Alpine School portrait of Mary the Queen (Maria Knigin). Oil painting on canvas. Depicting the Virgin Mary with a gentle expression, Our Lady of the Bowed Head. She wears a crown adorned with pearls and red and green gems, signifying her role as Queen of Heaven. The blue color of her robe traditionally represents divinity, heaven, and fidelity. Visible on her shoulder is a gilded star identifying her as the "Stella Maris" or "Star